Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) 6 March 1849 A.D.
Explanation:
• "Malwa Akhbar" was the first newspaper to be published from Indore, starting its publication on March 6, 1849.
• It was a weekly newspaper published in two languages: Hindi and Urdu.
• The newspaper was published under the patronage of the Holkar State and was edited by Pandit Prem Narayan.
• It played a significant role in providing information about administrative decisions, local news, and social issues of the Malwa region.
• The publication continued for several decades, contributing to the early development of journalism in Central India.
Information Booster:
• Initially, the newspaper had a Litho print format.
• It is considered a pioneer of the Hindi press in the state of Madhya Pradesh.