UPSC Prelims · 2001 · GS Paper I · Q17
Who amongst the following Englishmen, first translated Bhagavad- Gita into English ?
- (A)William Jones
- (B)Charles Wilkins
- (C)Alexander Cunningham 11.7
- (D)John Marshall
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Answer: (B) Charles Wilkins
- Subject
- History
- Chapter
- Ancient Indian Society, Economy & Religion
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