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The ideas of Jones and Colebrooke did not influence the British officials.

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The above statement is false.
The ideas of Jones and Colebrooke influenced the British officials. The orientalists such as William Jones and Thomas Colebrooke established a society, namely the Royal Society of Bengal to conduct studies of Indian texts. They engaged in the restructuring of the ancient texts, translating Persian and Sanskrit into English. Many British officials believed that by promoting the study of eastern education, the British could win places in the hearts of the natives. They would be recognized as the guardians of Indian Culture. It was regarded as the only way to earn respect among the natives and establish a strong rule over them.

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