Question

Before Mt. Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world?

Answer 1

i think mount everest

Answer 2

oh mvn i did not read the questtion right

Answer 3

kangchenjunga

Answer 4

In 1847 "Kangchenjunga" was discovered as highest mountain before discovery of mount everest. Kanchanjunga ( 8,586 m) was considered to be the highest mountain from 1838 until 1852. Mount Everest was declared the highest peak of the world in 1852 and confirmed in 1856.

Answer 5

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