Who founded the 'Fort William College' in Calcutta? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who founded the 'Fort William College' in Calcutta?

A. Warren Hastings

B. Lord Minto

C. Lord Wellesley

D. Lord Cornwallis

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Lord Wellesley established Fort William College in 1801 to train civil servants in Indian languages.

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