Which of the following is(are) incorrect about The Asiatic Society of Bengal?

It was founded by a French Orientalist.

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It was founded by Sir William Jones.

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Its headquarters was in the capital of Bengal.

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It was established in 1760.

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Solution

The correct options are
A It was founded by a French Orientalist.
D It was established in 1760.
The Asiatic Society of Bengal was founded by Sir William Jones, a British jurist and Orientalist. It was founded in 1784 in Calcutta. This society opened the doors for research in the field of ancient Indian literature and history. The society’s library contains more than 27,000 Sanskrit books, manuscripts, prints, coins, and engravings.

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