UPSC History Expansion Company and Bengal Nawabs Question Bank East India Company and Regional Powers

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    Who was the Governor General who changed the official language of the courts of Justice from Persian to English?

    A)  Lord Cornwallis

    B)  Lord William Bentick

    C)  Lord Hardinge

    D)  Lord Dalhousie

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     Lord William Bentinck was the Governor General who changed the official language of the courts of justice from Persian to English. Printing of English books where made free and these were available at a relatively low price.


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