Q. Who became the first Indian president of the Asiatic Society?
Answer: Raja Rajendralal Mitra
Notes: Raja Rajendralal Mitra (16 February 1822 – 26 July 1891) was among the first Indian cultural researcher and historian writing in English. In 1885 Mitra became the first Indian president of the Asiatic Society. He was also associated with Barendra Research Society of Rajshahi—a local historical society.
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