Colonialism in India was not merely a system of political domination but also a cultural and linguistic project. Language became one of the most powerful tools through which the British established their authority and reshaped Indian society. The English language policy introduced during British rule had far-reaching consequences on education, administration, literature, and translation. It influenced the intellectual life of the country and played a significant role in creating new social hierarchies and cultural identities. In the early years of British rule, there was a debate between the Orientalists and the Anglicists regarding the medium of education. The Orientalists supported the promotion of Indian languages and classical traditions such as Sanskrit, Persian, and Arabic, while the Anglicists argued that English education would spread Western knowledge and