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| Home > Indian Literature > Literature during Colonoial Period
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| | Literature during Colonoial Period
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The British East India Company began the colonization of India in the 18th century when they took over the reins of the country in their hands. Their domination of the country had socio- economic impact and literature was not far behind. The advent of the printing press revolutionized literature as it reached out to the masses. The Bengal Gazette was the first newspaper to come out, beginning a new genre. Schools were established to further English education and vernacular languages as well. Indians were writing in English for the first time and putting across their views to the world.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Ishwar chandra Vidyasagar were spearheading the reformist movement championing the cause of women`s education and abolishment of sati.
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