Question

Why was fort William college founded?

Answer 1

Fort William College (also called the College of Fort William) was an academy and learning centre of Oriental studies established by Lord Wellesley, then Governor-General of British India. ... It was founded on 10 July 1800, within the Fort Williamcomplex in Calcutta.

Answer 2

The idea was to teach the British rookies understand the Oriental culture, tradition, law and administration to better coordinate in the “governance”.