Episode 3 of 3
Oriental Department Activity
- When
- 1809–1819
- Where
- East India Company College
Assistants in the Oriental Department, including Maulavi Abdal Aly and Maulavi Mirza Khedel, served during the early 19th century.
The Oriental Department at the East India Company College included assistants such as Maulavi Abdal Aly (1809–12) and Maulavi Mirza Khedel (1809–19). Their presence indicates the institutional focus on language and cultural knowledge for Company recruits.
Sources
- East India Company College Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-11
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