The Asiatic Society of Bengal’ was founded by Sir William Jones in the year
1782
1784
1786
1791
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2019
– The society was established with the aim of promoting Oriental studies and conducting research into the history, antiquities, arts, sciences, and literature of Asia.
– It played a crucial role in unlocking India’s ancient past by translating and studying numerous Sanskrit and other Oriental texts.