Read the Question carefully and choose the correct option.
Arrange the following in their chronological order:
A. English replaces Persian as official language of the Company
B. Arrival of Charles Grant in India
C. Universities established in Calcutta, Bombay and Madras
D. Construction of Fort William in Calcutta
1. D, B, C, A
2. D, A, C, B
3. B, A, D, C
4. D, B, A, C
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Event A: English replaces Persian as the official language of the Company
Year: 1835
Context: Under Lord William Bentinck’s administration, English replaced Persian as the language of administration and court proceedings in British India.
Event B: Arrival of Charles Grant in India
Year: 1767
Context: Charles Grant came to India as a civil servant in the East India Company. He later became an influential advocate for introducing English education and Christian moral values in India.
Event C: Universities established in Calcutta, Bombay and Madras
Year: 1857
Context: These three universities were established during the period of educational reforms under Lord Canning’s tenure as Governor-General, following Macaulay’s Minute on Education (1835) and Wood’s Despatch (1854).
Event D: Construction of Fort William in Calcutta
Year: 1696 (completed by 1706)
Context: Built by the British East India Company as a stronghold to protect their interests in Bengal. It was a major base for British military and administrative control.
Now, arranging these chronologically:
D – Construction of Fort William (1696–1706)
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