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Sir William Jones founded Asiatic society in Kolkata in ____

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1784

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1884

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1885

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1795

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The correct option is A 1784
In 1784, Sir William Jones founded Asiatic society in Kolkata. It opened the doors for research in ancient Indian literature and history.

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