EVOLUTION OF WOMEN'S EDUCATION IN INDIA

Abstract

This article sheds light on the history of the development of the Indian education system, in particular, the education of women. Women's education has a long history, and it is known from history that Vedic texts were memorized by women even during the Vedas. Also, in the Middle Ages, during the invasion of Muslim rulers, especially during the rule of the Baburis, women could receive education. Under the rule of Muslim rulers, the government controlled the education of children of noble families, nobles and princesses, as well as children of ordinary people, and it was practiced mainly in the territory of the Babur Empire.

The process of widespread education of women in Indian society corresponds to the period of British Raj, i.e. British colonialism. The need for mass education of women dates back to the 19th century in England. However, this process begins to echo in British colonial territories. Initially, this activity promoted by Christian missionaries was gradually continued by the colonial administration and later by advanced representatives of the Indian society. Little by little, girls' schools, colleges and universities began to open in the country. Naturally, this process has a positive significance in the development of the country, and after the independence of India, scientific centers of this type began to be opened in several regions of the country. As a result of this, Indian women have found their place in the social and political life of the society, among them there have been active women who have been able to influence the development of the country.