Wellesley established the Fort William College of Calcutta because -

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Wellesley established the Fort William College of Calcutta because -

1.he was asked by the Board of Directors at London to do so

2.he wanted to revive interest in oriental learning in India

3.he wanted to provide William Carey and his associates with employment

4.he wanted to train British civilians for administrative purpose in India

Posted Date:-2022-02-02 11:50:56

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