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Who founded the Asiatic Society in Calcutta?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Alexander Cunningham
  2. John Stuart Mill
  3. William Jones
  4. David Hare

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: William Jones

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C. William Jones šŸ“š Explanation: Sir William Jones founded the Asiatic Society in Calcutta on January 15, 1784. The goal of the society was to promote and facilitate research into the history, science, and languages of India and Asia. William Jones was a brilliant scholar and linguist who wanted to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western knowledge. The society played a vital role in the 'Orientalist' rediscovery of India's ancient past.