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Jones and Colebrooke came to represent a particular attitude towards India.

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Jones and Colebrooke have shown a particular attitude towards India. They share a deep respect for ancient cultures, both Indian and Western. According to them, Indian civilization achieved glory in the ancient past but then declined. William Jones and Henry Thomas Colebrook were great scholars of Sanskrit and Orientalism. They have made significant contributions to the revival of Sanskrit studies and ancient Indian history and literature in India. They have also inspired others in the company to develop respect for India's ancient heritage. They think it is important to explore sacred texts to understand India. They think a further study of these texts could form the basis for further developments in India. They felt that it would not only help the British learn about Indian culture but also help Indians rediscover their heritage. Such ideas have influenced many Company officials. They argue for promoting Indian learning methods rather than Western learning methods.

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