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What was William Jones' profession when he arrived in Calcutta in 1783?
Junior judge at the Supreme Court
Which languages did William Jones know before arriving in Calcutta?
Greek, Latin, French, English, Arabic, Persian
What did Henry Thomas Colebrooke and Nathaniel Halhed do regarding the ancient Indian heritage?
Mastered Indian languages and translated Sanskrit and Persian works into English
What did William Jones believe had happened to Indian civilization over time?
Attained glory in the ancient past but subsequently declined
What did the Company officials feel institutions should encourage regarding ancient Indian texts?
Study of ancient Indian texts, Sanskrit, and Persian literature and poetry
What was the purpose of setting up the Asiatic Society of Bengal by Jones and Colebrooke?
To discover ancient texts, understand their meaning, translate them, and make their findings known to others
Learn about William Jones, a linguist who studied Greek, Latin, Sanskrit, and various Indian texts in Calcutta during 1783. Discover how Jones contributed to the understanding of Indian culture and knowledge through his linguistic and scholarly pursuits.
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