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Who started the Asiatic Society of Bengal in 1784?

Who started the Asiatic Society of Bengal in 1784? Correct Answer William Jones

  • Sir William Jones started the Asiatic Society of Bengal on January 15, 1784.
  • The Asiatic Society of Bengal is located in Kolkata.
  • It was established to encourage Europeans to study about Orientals (the word meant Asia.)

Additional Information:

  • William Adam was a Scottish missionary and he prepared a report on reforming the local education in Bengal and Bihar around1830s.
  • William Carey established the Serampore college in 1818.
  • William Woodsworth was a famous English Poet.

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