[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [Ancient Indian Education: An Inquiry into its Origin, Development, and Ideals](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.keay-1918) › c7.44 # Ancient Indian Education: An Inquiry into its Origin, Development, and Ideals c7.44 Ancient Indian Education: An Inquiry into its Origin, Development, and Ideals c7.44 - **Language:** English ### [c7.44](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.keay-1918.c7.44) Akbar’s interest in, and care for, education is shown by a most remarkable passage in the Āīn-i-Akbarī (or institutes of Akbar). This work, which was composed by Abul Fazl, Akbar’s personal friend and minister, contains a most interesting account of his administration. The following passage refers to education¹ :— - [Previous: c7.43](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.keay-1918.c7.43) - [Next: c7.45](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.keay-1918.c7.45) - [Up: c7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.keay-1918.c7) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.keay-1918.c7.44](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.keay-1918.c7.44) · Pramāṇa