University of Madras was started based on whose report?
Sir Charles Wood
In 1854 Sir Charles Wood, President of the Board of Control, sent the Wood's Despatch, often called the Magna Carta of English education in India.
The Despatch recommended the establishment of universities on the model of the University of London in the three Presidency towns of Calcutta, Bombay and Madras.
Following this recommendation, the University of Madras was established in 1857 along with the universities of Calcutta and Bombay. Lord Ripon, William Bentinck and Norton are not linked with this founding report.
Hence, Sir Charles Wood.
Important Questions from India under East India Company’s Rule
Which of the Governor Generals adopted the policy of Subsidiary Alliance with Indian States ?
Consider the following statements :
1. St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order.
2. St. Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church is dedicated to him there.
3. The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa each year.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
The name of Holt Mackenzie is associated with which land settlement policy?
Ilbert Bill was introduced in the Central Assembly during the time of ______
The Treaty of Versailles was signed in the year
