Who established the Asiatic Society of Bengal?

Henry Thomas Colebrooke

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William Jones

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Nathaniel Halhed

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Solution

The correct options are
A Henry Thomas Colebrooke
B William Jones
C Nathaniel Halhed
B William Jones
The Asiatic Society was founded by Sir William Jones in January 1784 to enhance and further the cause of Oriental research. A circular-letter was sent by Jones to a selected number of British residents of Calcutta with a view to establish a society for the Asiatic studies.

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