Who was John colebrooke?

John Colebrooke (1765–1847) was a British scholar and administrator known for his significant contributions to the study of Indian languages and culture during the British colonial period. He was a pioneering figure in the translation of Sanskrit texts and played a key role in the development of Indology. Colebrooke served in the East India Company and was instrumental in the founding of the Asiatic Society in Calcutta, which promoted the study of Asian cultures and languages. His work laid the groundwork for future scholarship in Indian literature and philosophy.