Practicing Success
Who among the following founded the 'Asiatic Society of Bengal' in 1784? |
Sir William Jones Raja Ram Mohan Roy Dwarkanath Tagore Henry Vivian Derozio |
Sir William Jones |
The correct answer is Option 1 - Sir William Jones The Asiatic Society of Bengal was founded in 1784 by Sir William Jones. Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Dwarkanath Tagore, and Henry Vivian Derozio were all important figures in Indian history, but they were not involved in the founding of the Asiatic Society of Bengal. The Asiatic Society of Bengal was founded to promote the study of Asia's languages, cultures, history, and sciences. It aimed to facilitate intellectual exchange, encourage Oriental studies, support archaeological and historical research, translate important texts, and promote scientific exploration in Asia.
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