Correct option is C
The correct answer is option (C) 1784
- The Asiatic Society of Bengal was established in 1784 by Sir William Jones, a British philologist and jurist, in Calcutta (now Kolkata).
- The society was founded to promote the study of Asia's history, culture, literature, and natural sciences.
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- The Society's Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal was a critical platform for scholars, publishing important papers on Asian languages, history, and cultural studies.
- The Asiatic Society became a pioneering institution in promoting the study of India's ancient culture and its intellectual traditions.
- The Asiatic Society of Bengal is located in Kolkata and continues to serve as a major center for research, scholarship, and the preservation of heritage. It has a vast collection of manuscripts, rare books, and journals.