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The Hindu College was established in Banaras in the year [[1]].

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answer is 1791.

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  • In Banaras, the Hindu College was founded in the year 1791.
  • In order to show British support for Indian education, Jonathan Duncan, a resident of the East India Company, advocated the creation of a Sanskrit college in 1791, during the Benares State, for the growth and preservation of Sanskrit Vangmaya (eloquence).
  • In order to promote the study of historic Sanskrit writings that would be helpful, the Hindu College was founded in Benaras.
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