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The French under [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_François_Dupleix Joseph Francois Dupleix] sought to increase their influence in the Carnatic by making alliances with native princes. They supported one claimant to succeed as Nizam of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyderabad_State Hyderabad] and the British countered by supporting another faction. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Clive,_1st_Baron_Clive Robert Clive] rose to prominence when he reversed the ailing British fortunes by attacking Arcot and won a series of victories. Mohammad Ali became Nizam and Hyderabad a powerful ally of the British. Dupleix retired to France in disgrace. | The French under [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_François_Dupleix Joseph Francois Dupleix] sought to increase their influence in the Carnatic by making alliances with native princes. They supported one claimant to succeed as Nizam of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyderabad_State Hyderabad] and the British countered by supporting another faction. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Clive,_1st_Baron_Clive Robert Clive] rose to prominence when he reversed the ailing British fortunes by attacking Arcot and won a series of victories. Following the[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Pondicherry Treaty of Pondicherry] Mohammad Ali became Nizam and Hyderabad a powerful ally of the British. Dupleix retired to France in disgrace. | ||
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Revision as of 16:32, 28 October 2009
Summary
| 2nd Carnatic War | |
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| 1749-54 | |
| Chronological list of Wars and Campaigns | |
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| Combatants: | |
| East India Company | French |
| Result: British victory | |
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| Category: 2nd Carnatic War | |
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The French under Joseph Francois Dupleix sought to increase their influence in the Carnatic by making alliances with native princes. They supported one claimant to succeed as Nizam of Hyderabad and the British countered by supporting another faction. Robert Clive rose to prominence when he reversed the ailing British fortunes by attacking Arcot and won a series of victories. Following theTreaty of Pondicherry Mohammad Ali became Nizam and Hyderabad a powerful ally of the British. Dupleix retired to France in disgrace.
External Links
2nd Carnatic War 1748-54 Wikipedia
Carnatic Wars Heritage History
