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GK QUESTION#1665

In 1791, a Hindu College was founded to promote the learning of ancient Sanskrit literature. In which of the following cities was it established?

  1. ABenarasCorrect answer
  2. BCalcutta
  3. CMadras
  4. DLucknow
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A. Benaras

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Benaras. Jonathan Duncan established the Sanskrit College at Benaras in 1791 to train officials in Hindu law and traditional literature for colonial administration. Earlier, Warren Hastings founded the Calcutta Madrasa in 1781, and Lord Wellesley set up Fort William College in 1800. Later, the University of Madras was established in 1857 as a premier institution of higher education.

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