History of Education in India

by R.N. Sharma and R.K. Sharma

The book traces the history of education in India from ancient Vedic, Post-Vedic and Buddhist period to the Islamic and the British period, and education in India today. It describes in detail the activities and recommendations of various educational committees and commissions. The proceedings of important seminars on education are narrated. The book describes the growth of education in India during 1835-1853, 1854-1882, 1882-1900, 1900-1920, 1921-1937, 1921-1944, 1939-1953 and in the present times. It discusses the progress and problems of education in primary and basic, secondary and higher education and also suggests remedies. Based on government reports and important publications, this book has been planned as an ideal textbook on the subject for students of all the Indian Universities.