Where was the Hindu college established in the year 1791 to teach ancient Sanskrit texts?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Banaras.
The Hindu College was established in the year 1791 in Banaras (now Varanasi), Uttar Pradesh, to promote the study of ancient Sanskrit texts and traditional Indian knowledge systems. Founded under the patronage of Jonathan Duncan, the British Resident of Benaras, the institution aimed to preserve and teach Hindu philosophy, grammar, and literature. It later became known as the Sanskrit College and University, playing a vital role in promoting classical Indian education during the British colonial period in India.