Contribution of modern educational system to the national movement:

The British government, on the suggestion of Lord Macaulay, started in 1835, to impart education in India through the medium of English language. The British administration wanted to create a group of educated Indians who were Indians in blood and complexion, but English by mentality, interest and thinking. The Britishers were successful to a great extent in their aim.

Soon, the educated Indians began to scorn their ancient culture and civilization and began to mould themselves into western civilization and culture. With the evil effect of western culture some Indians began to be benefited by this change. The knowledge of English language enabled Indian scholars to study English literature.

This literature created discontentment in the heart of Indians against the present political situation and the demand for reforms in political administration began to gain momentum. Leaders like Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Dadabhai Naoroji, Fierozeshah Mehta, Gopal Krishna Gokhale and wvomesh Chandra Banerjee were the gifts of English education.