Q36
History of India
Between whom were the Carnatic Wars fought?
- a.French East India Co. and English East India Co.
- b.French East India Co. and Dutch East India Co.
- c.Dutch East India Co. and the Portuguese
- d.English East India Co. and the Dutch
Answer: (A) French East India Co. and English East India Co.
The three Carnatic Wars (1746-1763) were fought primarily between the French and English East India Companies (each allied with rival local claimants) for control and influence over South India, and ended with British dominance in the region.