Evaluate the social impact of the policies of Dalhousie and Bentinck on Indian society.

Candidates will appraise the social impact of the policies of Dalhousie and Bentinck on various aspects of Indian society. Candidates may adopt a chronological approach that outlines the policies of Bentinck followed by those of Dalhousie and that identifies their impact on Indian society at the time. Alternatively, candidates may choose a thematic or a comparative approach and address the impact of their policies in areas such as the legal system, education, marriage customs, religious observance and inheritance patterns. Some candidates may mention that Dalhousie was an “Orientalist” while others may consider the extent to which Indian society became anglicized. The inclusion of economic and political changes must be within the context of the social impact.