The Asiatic society of Bengal was founded by

The Asiatic society of Bengal was founded by

Q. The Asiatic society of Bengal was founded by:-

(a) Raja Ram Mohun Roy

(b) Sir William Jones

(c) W.W. Hunter

(d) William Bentinck

Ans: (b) Sir William Jones

Explanation:  Asiatic Society of Bengal, scholarly society founded on Jan. 15, 1784, by Sir William Jones, a British lawyer and Orientalist, to encourage Oriental studies.

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