Q. Which of the following was the first President of Fort William?
Answer: Sir Charls Ayar
Notes: The company had taken the revenue collection rights of Sutanati, Calcutta, and Govindpur in 1698. In 1700 AD the three towns were developed as Calcutta by Job Chornock. Fort William was established and Charles Ayer became the first Governor of Fort William.

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