When was a Madrasa opened in Kolkata to promote the study of Arabic, Persian, and Islamic law?

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When was a Madrasa opened in Kolkata to promote the study of Arabic, Persian, and Islamic law?

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SSC CGL 2024 (Tier-I) Previous Year Paper (17-Sep-2024) (Shift 3)

1772 C.E.

1783 C.E.

1781 C.E.

1774 C.E.

The correct answer is

1781 C.E.

A Madrasa was opened in Kolkata in 1781 C.E. to encourage the study of Arabic, Persian, and Islamic law during the British colonial period.

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