The College of Fort William was established by which one of the following Governor-Generals?
Warren Hastings
Lord Cornwallis
Richard Wellesley
William Bentinck
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2018
The primary purpose of the college was to train civil servants (civilians) of the East India Company in the languages, customs, and history of India to improve their administration. However, its role was curtailed soon after its establishment due to opposition from the Court of Directors in London.