Charles Wilkins, a British Orientalist, was the first European to translate the Bhagavad Gita into English in 1785.
- His translation played a key role in introducing Indian philosophy to the Western world.
- William Jones was a famous Orientalist but did not translate the Gita first.
- Alexander Cunningham and James Prinsep were notable for their work in archaeology and epigraphy respectively.
✅ Final Answer: (D) Charles Wilkins
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