Wellesley established the Fort William College at Calcutta because:
✓ Correct answer: d) he wanted to train British civilians for administrative purpose in India
ExplanationFort William College was established in 1800 by Lord Wellesley, the Governor-General of India in Calcutta (now Kolkata).The primary purpose of the college was to train British civil servants in Indian languages, customs, and laws to improve the efficiency of the East India Company's administration in India.Lord Wellesley recognized that British officials often lacked knowledge of Indian languages, culture, and traditions which hindered effective governance.The college was designed to train newly recruited British civilians in Indian languages (such as Persian, Sanskrit, Arabic, and regional languages) and familiarize them with local customs and laws.He believed that a well-trained administrative cadre would help the East India Company govern India more effectively and reduce reliance on Indian intermediaries.UPSC GS Paper-I PYQs 120 234
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