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Who founded the 'Asiatic Society of Bengal' in 1784 to promote the study of Indian history and culture?

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

Answer options

  1. Warren Hastings
  2. William Jones
  3. Charles Wilkins
  4. James Prinsep

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: William Jones

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) William Jones šŸ“š Explanation: Sir William Jones, a judge at the Supreme Court in Calcutta, established the Asiatic Society to systematicize the study of Asian languages, archaeology, and literature. He is credited with identifying the common roots of Sanskrit and European languages, founding the field of Indo-European linguistics. The society published 'Asiatick Researches' and pioneered the rediscovery of India's ancient past.