PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
WBPSC Miscellaneous Preliminary 2023
Answer
Bengal Gazette
Explanation
Hicky's Bengal Gazette was the first printed newspaper in India. It was an English-language weekly published in Kolkata (then Calcutta), founded by James Augustus Hicky in 1780. The paper was highly critical of the East India Company and Governor-General Warren Hastings, leading to its eventual suppression.
Key Points
- > Year of first publication: 1780.
- > Founder/Editor: James Augustus Hicky.
- > Language: English.
- > Also known as the 'Calcutta General Advertiser'.
- > Samvad Kaumudi was published by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in Bengali.
- > Mirat-ul-Akbar was a Persian journal by Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
- > Hindoo Patriot was edited by Harish Chandra Mukherjee.
Additional Information
Historical Newspapers in India
| Newspaper | Founder | Year | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Gazette | J.A. Hicky | 1780 | English |
| Samvad Kaumudi | Ram Mohan Roy | 1821 | Bengali |
| Rast Goftar | Dadabhai Naoroji | 1851 | Gujarati |
| Som Prakash | Iswar Chandra | 1858 | Bengali |
Memory Tips
- Hicky was the pioneer: James Augustus Hicky is remembered as the father of Indian press.