1835 in India

The year 1835 in India was marked by significant socio-political and cultural developments within the broader context of British colonial rule. Following the conclusion of the Third Anglo-Maratha War in 1818, the British East India Company continued to consolidate its power over the subcontinent. In this year, English emerged as the dominant medium of education, as the Company implemented its policy of promoting Western-style education, which led to the establishment of several institutions and the spread of English literature. This period also witnessed the early stirrings of social reform movements, spearheaded by figures such as Raja Ram Mohan Roy, who advocated for the abolition of practices like Sati. The year contributed to the evolving narrative of Indian identity and the eventual push for independence.