European Powers
This European trading company was a major rival to the British in India and played a key role in the Carnatic wars.
How was the relationship between the French East India company and the British?
He was the French Governor-General who famously allied with Indian princes and tried to establish French supremacy.
Who was Joseph Francois Dupliex?
The First Carnatic war concluded with the treaty, which restored Madras to the British.
What is the Treaty of Aix-la-Chappelle?
A major underlying cause of the Carnatic Wars was the rivalry between these two European powers
How did the rivalry between the British and french affect India?
The Carnatic region is located in the Southeastern part of this subcontinent.
In which part of Indian subcontinent is Carnatic located?
The British East India Company was primarily interested in this economic activity in India.
What is trade?
This British officer successfully defended Arcot and is considered a key figure in British victories during the Carnatic Wars.
Who was Robert Clive?
This siege, led by Robert Clive, was a turning point in the Second Carnatic War, showcasing British military prowess.
What does the siege of Arcot say about the British?
The Carnatic Wars greatly weakened the power and authority of these rulers.
How were the regional princes affected by the Carnatic wars?
This city served as the main trade center for French?
What was the significance of Pondichery for French?
This issue in Europe led to the First Carnatic war in India.
How did the Austrian war of Succession play a vital role in creating a political upheaval in India?
He was the Nawab of Arcot whose succession dispute became a major cause of the second Carnatic War.
Who was Anwaruddin?
This battle in 1760 was a decisive defeat for this European power.
How did the battle of Wandiwash affect the French?
One significant effect of wars was the increased influence and eventual dominance of this European power in South India.
How did the wars help British?
The main trading post of the British in the Carnatic region was this city.
How is Madras significant to the British?
Despite their initial successes, this European power ultimately lost its dominance in South India after the Carnatic wars.
How did the French lose its dominance in India?
These princes of Hyderabad were involved in the succession disputes that drew the Europeans into the Carnatic wars.
Who were Nasir Jung and Mussafir Jung?
This treaty ended the Second Carnatic War, leaving the British in a stronger position.
What is the treaty of Pondichery?
The Carnatic Wars demonstrated that European military training and technology were superior to this.
What did the traditional Indian military strategy prove/demonstrate during the Carnatic Wars?
The local Indian rulers often sought the help of these foreign powers, leading to their dominance in India.
How did the British and the French managed to dominate India?
This English ruler got a strategic region from the Portuguese for marrying their princess.
Why did king Charles II receive Bombay?
She was the princess who was supposed to ascend the Austrian Throne.
Who was Maria theresa?
This Carnatic war was a local extension of this global conflict in Europe.
What is the seven Year's War?
These conflicts essentially paved the way for the British to establish this type of rule over large parts of India.
What is colonial rule?
These wars/rivalry are often seen as a precursor to the larger struggle for dominance that eventually led to British rule in India.
What is Anglo-French rivalry?