Carnatic Wars


 
 
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Carnatic Wars

Carnatic Wars:

The Carnatic Wars were a series of military conflicts in the middle of the 18th century on the Indian subcontinent. These wars were the manifestation of Anglo-French rivalry. Genesis of the Carnatic wars is generally attributed to ambition of Dupleix. As governor of the French East India Company. Dupleix sought to establish a French colony in India. These wars ultimately led to establishment of a well consolidated British Empire. The French were defeated badly and were confined primarily to Pondicherry .

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Question : 1

On January 22, 1760, in the Battle of Wandiwash, the British commander Eyre-Coote decisively defeated the French commander Lally and took over ________________________.

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Question : 2

Whom did the British support in the Second Carnatic War ?

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Question : 3

On January 22, _________________, in the Battle of Wandiwash, the British commander Eyre-Coote decisively defeated the French commander Lally and took over Pondicherry.

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