What was the main purpose for which Richard Wellesley established Fort William College?

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (C) To train civil servants
Explanation:
→ Fort William College was established in 1800 by Lord Richard Wellesley.
→ Its main purpose was to train East India Company civil servants.
→ Officers were taught Indian languages, customs and laws.
→ It aimed to improve administrative efficiency in India.
→ Therefore, it was meant for training civil servants.
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→ Located in Calcutta (Kolkata).
→ Focused on languages like Persian, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu.
→ Helped in better governance of British territories.
→ Marked early institutional education by the British.
→ Later opposed by the Court of Directors.