Question

Name the famous war fought in India between the French and the English.
A. The Battle of Armada
B. The Battle of Panipat
C. The Carnatic Wars
D. The Mysore Wars

Answer 1

Hint: In the 18th century, there were some military and diplomatic conflicts seen between the French and the British. Both the Powers had the struggle for southern India occupancy in the Godavari region. The Anglo-French rivalry witnessed three Carnatic wars to obtain supremacy in Indian territories. They challenged each other militarily and diplomatically.

Complete Answer:
The Carnatic Wars were fought in India between the French and the English. During the year between 1744 to 1763, the French and the British Forces confronted each other militarily and diplomatically. Each of the two intrigued with Indian king and Nawabs to establish one’s hegemony and supremacy in the Indian subcontinent. South India having a coastal base was a strategic location for trading purposes. Hence, it became a cause of military conflict between these two forces. The first Carnatic War was fought between the French Governor-General Dupleix, The British Major Stringer Lawrence, and Anwaruddin Khan, the Nawab of Carnatic. The second was fought between Nasir Jung, the Nizam, supported by the British, and Chanda Sahib and Muzaffar Jung supported by the French. The third one was between the French, under Comte de Lally, and the British, under Eyre Coote. It is also known as the battle of Wandiwash.
So, the correct answer is Option C.

Note: The Carnatic Wars concluded with signing the Treaty of Paris under which the British overpowered the French. The French surrendered and gave Pondicherry to the British. The French hegemony in the Indian subcontinent ended and the British dominance was established.