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12621
Who was the French general known for his bravery but lack of tact, contributing to the French defeat in the Third War?
Count de Lally was a brave soldier but lacked diplomatic skills. He alienated the French officials in Pondicherry and the local population, weakening the French defense.
12622
The 'Northern Circars' were originally ceded to the French by which Nizam?
Salabat Jang, who was placed on the throne of Hyderabad by the French (Bussy), ceded the Northern Circars to the French for the maintenance of their army.
12623
Which French settlement in Bengal was captured by Clive and Watson in 1757?
Chandernagore was the French headquarters in Bengal. Its capture by Clive and Admiral Watson in 1757 deprived the French of their base in northern India.
12624
The victory in which battle allowed the British to fund their wars in the Carnatic against the French?
The British victory at Plassey (1757) in Bengal gave them access to the immense wealth of Bengal, which they used to finance their military campaigns against the French in the Third Carnatic War.
12625
Who was the first European to initiate the policy of intervening in the internal affairs of Indian states?
Dupleix was the originator of the policy of using a disciplined European army to intervene in the mutual quarrels of Indian princes to acquire political influence and territory.
12626
Which British stronghold did the French fail to capture during the Second Carnatic War, leading to their decline?
The French and Chanda Sahib besieged Muhammad Ali at Trichinopoly for a long time but failed to capture it, draining their resources and allowing the British to counter-attack at Arcot.
12627
Which region was the primary theatre of the Anglo-French rivalry in India?
The Carnatic region in South India was the main battleground for the Anglo-French wars due to the proximity of their headquarters (Madras and Pondicherry).
12628
What was the result of the Treaty of Pondicherry (1754)?
The treaty signed by Godeheu and the British stipulated that both powers would renounce all local titles and stop interfering in the internal politics of Indian states.
