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

Who founded the 'Fort William College' in Calcutta?
A. Lord Cornwallis
B. Lord Minto
C. Warren Hastings
D. Lord Wellesley
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Lord Wellesley established Fort William College in 1801 to train civil servants in Indian languages.

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