Ancient Indian Education: An Inquiry into its Origin, Development, and Ideals c8.1

c8.1

WE have already seen how from the earliest times we can trace the presence of an extensive educational system in India. In the case of both Hindus and Muhammadans this was connected closely with religion. Hindu education was in the hands of the Brāhmans and mainly intended for them, though the other higher castes were not excluded. Muhammadan education centred round the mosque and was supervised by the maulvis. Certain classes of the community also had their own special forms of education.