The claim
Lord Macaulay, while addressing the British Parliament on 2 February 1835, deliberated on how India can be conquered if it replaces its old and ancient education system.
Original review summary
The Quint says Macaulay was in Calcutta on 2 February 1835, not addressing the British Parliament. It says the viral post’s wording does not appear in his “Minute on Education” address.[S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] THE QUINT original review
Original review · Retrieved October 15, 2026