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Indian History
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Who founded the first newspaper in India, 'The Bengal Gazette'?
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James Augustus Hicky
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- James Augustus Hicky
- William Carey
- Charles Wilkins
- Warren Hastings
Explanation & Context
James Augustus Hicky launched 'The Bengal Gazette' in 1780, the first newspaper published in India, although it was short-lived.
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