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| Q. |
Which one of the following wars decided the fate of the French in India? |
| A. | Battle of Wandiwash |
| B. | First Carnatic War |
| C. | Battle of Buxar |
| D. | Battle of Plassey |
| Answer» A. Battle of Wandiwash | |
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Explanation: Battle of Wandiwash, fought in January 1760, was a confrontation between the French, under Comte de Lally, and the British, under Sir Eyre Coote. It was the decisive battle in the Anglo-French struggle in outhern India during the Seven Years' War (1756-63). The French were thoroughly beaten and were thereafter confined to Pondicherry. |
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