Arrange the following in chronological order:

1. A. English replaces Persian as the language of administration
2. B. Charles Grant arrives in India
3. C. Universities founded at Calcutta, Bombay and Madras
4. D. Fort William, Calcutta, is built

1. AD, B, C, A
2. BD, A, C, B
3. CB, A, D, C
4. DD, B, A, C

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Correct answer: D. D, B, A, C

Explanation

Fort William (1696–1702) → Grant's arrival (1767) → English replaces Persian (1835–37) → the three universities (1857).