Dharma Files: Two Visions of India's Future Under British Rule

• Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Thomas Babington Macaulay, prominent intellectuals, offered distinct yet convergent visions for India's future under British rule.
• Roy predicted that elevated native character, knowledge, and modern sciences would empower Indians to resist unjust measures.
• Macaulay envisioned an India where good governance and European knowledge could lead subjects to demand self-governance, a 'proudest day in English history'.
• Both intellectuals, despite their differing backgrounds, foresaw a future where Indians would eventually demand an end to British rule.
• Their predictions highlight a remarkable prescience regarding India's eventual path to independence.