alleryThe Asiatic Society was founded in Calcutta in 1784 by whom?
ACharles Grant
BWilliam Jones
CHorace Wilson
DThomas Munro
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. William Jones
1. William Jones was a judge of the new Supreme Court of Bengal.
2. He founded the Asiatic Society in 1784.
3. He is also known for his thesis on the common origin of Indo-European languages.
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