<P> In 1865 , Everest was given its official English name by the Royal Geographical Society , upon a recommendation by Andrew Waugh , the British Surveyor General of India . As there appeared to be several different local names , Waugh chose to name the mountain after his predecessor in the post , Sir George Everest , despite George Everest 's objections . </P>
<P> In 1865 , Everest was given its official English name by the Royal Geographical Society , upon a recommendation by Andrew Waugh , the British Surveyor General of India . As there appeared to be several different local names , Waugh chose to name the mountain after his predecessor in the post , Sir George Everest , despite George Everest 's objections . </P>
how did mount everest get it 's name
how did mount everest get it 's name
after his predecessor in the post , Sir George Everest
after his predecessor in the post , Sir George Everest