Ancient Indian Education: An Inquiry into its Origin, Development, and Ideals c4.183

c4.183

The number of *tols* and of students at Nadiā seems to have fluctuated considerably. In 1816 there were said to be 46 schools and 380 pupils; but in 1818, Ward estimated 31 schools only, but as many as 747 students; and in 1829 H. H. Wilson found about 500 to 600 pupils. The numbers for more recent years are as follows: In 1864, 12 *tols* and 150 pupils; in 1881, 20 *tols* and 100 pupils; in 1901, 40 *tols* and 274 pupils; in 1908, 30 *tols* and 250 pupils. Of the 31 schools which Ward found, 17 studied logic, 11 studied law, and the other 3 poetry, astronomy, and grammar respectively.