In collaboration with David Hare and Alexander Duff, who of the following established Hindu College at Calcutta?
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- AHenry Louis Vivian Derozio
- BIshwar Chandra Vidyasagar
- CKeshab Chandra Sen
- DRaja Rammohan RoyCorrect
Explanation
Raja Rammohan Roy, often called the Father of Modern India, was a strong advocate for western education and rational learning. In 1817, he collaborated with David Hare, a Scottish watchmaker, and Alexander Duff, a missionary, to establish the Hindu College in Calcutta. This institution aimed to provide students with a modern education in English and science, moving away from traditional oriental learning. While Derozio was a famous teacher at the college later on, it was Roy who was instrumental in its founding.
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