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1. Indology

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   Historical Development and Methodology
   The foundations of modern Indology were largely established during the colonial period, driven initially by administrators, missionaries, and early scholars in the service of the British East India Company. Key figures such as Sir William Jones laid the groundwork by establishing connections between Sanskrit and European languages, thereby inaugurating the field of comparative philology in South Asia.
   The methodology of early Indology was heavily textual and positivist, focusing on…

2. Singapore

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   Early Settlement and Colonial Era
   The island, historically known as Temasek (meaning 'Sea Town' in Javanese), maintained a relatively low profile until the arrival of Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819. Raffles established a British trading post, recognizing the strategic location of the area for the British East India Company. Under subsequent British administration, Singapore rapidly grew into a major entrepôt, benefiting significantly from its role in the trade networks connecting China, India, and the Middle East. The pr…