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What was the cause and results of Carnatic war-III?

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The Third Carnatic War was fought between the English and the French between 1756 and 1763.

Causes :

  • Comte De Lally of the French attempted to besiege Wandiwash in 1760. 
  • The English army under Sir Eyrecoote defeated and imprisoned Bussi. 
  • Comte De Lally escaped and hid in Pondicherry. 
  • Eyrecoote attacked Pondicherry and Lally had to surrender unconditionally in 1761.

Results :

  • French had to lose all their bases in India, due to Carnatic wars. 
  • Pondicherry was returned to the French, according to the ‘Treaty of Paris’ in 1763. 
  • French lost importance in India. 
  • The English reigned supreme in Southen India, after defeating all their rivals.


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