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Question
Asiatic society was established at Kolkata by ______.
Options
William Jones
Friedrich Max Muller
Grant Duff
John Marshall
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Solution
Asiatic society was established in Kolkata by William Jones.
Explanation:
In 1784, Sir William Jones founded the Asiatic Society in Kolkata. It opened the doors for research in ancient Indian literature and history.
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