Explore the pivotal role of Sanskrit within British India’s colonial narrative. This compelling study dissects the complex relationship between Sanskrit, European intellectualism, and imperial administration. Learn how the British utilized Sanskrit for legal dispensations, influenced scholarship, and how this era reshaped India’s ancient linguistic heritage. Delving into orientalism, Aryan Race Theory, and archivalism, the book offers a critical perspective on this historical collocation. Essential for students and researchers of Indian history, Indology, Sanskrit studies, and colonial studies seeking a deeper understanding.