Original Purpose as a Training Ground
- When
- 1800
- Where
- Fort William College, Calcutta
Wellesley intended the college as a training ground for future European administrators, reflecting his belief that education ensured honest administration.
Wellesley started Fort William College with the original intention that it would serve as a training ground for future European administrators. This reflected his position that an honest administration of British India by the company's servants could be ensured by adequate training and education, combining efficiency with honesty, in contrast to Lord Cornwallis's reliance on adequate salaries.
Sources
- Fort William College Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
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