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Who was the first European to translate the Bhagavad Gita into English?

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Sir William Jones

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Explanation & Context

Charles Wilkins, a British official, published the first English translation of the Bhagavad Gita in 1785.

Authoritative Sources & Citations
National Archives of India ↗Indian Council of Historical Research ↗

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