Modern History
2020
East India Company
British Governor Generals
Wellesley established the Fort William College at Calcutta because
A.he was asked by the Board of Directors at London to do so
B.he wanted to revive interest in oriental learning in India
C.he wanted to provide William Carey and his associates with employment
D.he wanted to train British civilians for administrative purpose in India
Correct Answer: Option D
Lord Richard Wellesley, the Governor-General of Bengal, established Fort William College in Calcutta on August 18, 1800.
The primary reason for its establishment was to train British civilians in the vernacular languages of India for administrative purposes within the East India Company.
The college aimed to facilitate interaction with Indian natives and improve administrative efficiency by ensuring British officials were familiar with local languages and customs.
Hence, the correct answer is (d).
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