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Education in India by John Murdoch is a critical letter addressed to the Marquis of Ripon, then Viceroy of India, discussing the state and direction of education under British colonial rule. Murdoch advocates for reforms in the Indian education system, emphasizing moral and religious instruction, particularly from a Christian perspective. He critiques the secular nature of colonial education and urges greater efforts to align teaching with ethical and spiritual development. The book reflects 19th-century missionary concerns about Western education’s impact on Indian society.