Complete the sentence about William Farquhar with the correct year: Shortly after arriving in Madras on 19 June ______, Farquhar joined the Madras Army of the East India Company as a cadet at the age of 17.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 1791
- Step 1: Shortly after arriving in Madras on 19 June 1791, Farquhar joined the Madras Army of the East India Company as a cadet at the age of 17. Answer: 1791. Why not the others: 1776, 1761 and 1794 don't fit.
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