Who among the following founded the ‘Asiatic Society of Bengal’ in 1784?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Sir William Jones.
The 'Asiatic Society of Bengal' was founded in 1784 by Sir William Jones. Sir William Jones was a British philologist, Orientalist, and judge who played a significant role in the study of ancient Indian history, culture, and languages.
He founded the Asiatic Society of Bengal in Calcutta (now Kolkata) with the objective of promoting and disseminating knowledge about the history, culture, and languages of Asia, including India.