3rd Anglo-French War or Third Carnatic War (1756–1763) – UPSC Notes
Europe: Outbreak of the Seven Years’ War (1756–1763) between France and England.
The conflict extended to India, leading to the Third Carnatic War.
3rd Anglo-French War or Third Carnatic War (1756–1763) – UPSC Notes
📚 Third Carnatic War | Anglo-French War (1756–1763) – UPSC Notes 🕰️ Background & Cause Europe : Outbreak of the Seven Years’ War (1756–1763) between France and England. The conflict extended to India , leading to the Third Carnatic War . Both colonial powers wanted to establish complete dominance over Indian trade and territory. ⚔️ Main Events French Response : France sent a strong military force under Count de Lally to India. British Naval Power : French fleet was driven off Indian waters by the British navy. ⚔️ Key Battles 1. Battle of Wandiwash (22 January 1760) British Commander : Sir Eyre Coote French Commander : Count de Lally British decisively defeated the French . Marked the beginning of the end of French power in India. 2. Fall of Pondicherry (1761) British captured and destroyed Pondicherry , the French capital in India. French lost almost all their possessions by 1761. 💰 Role of Bengal’s Wealth After the Battle of Plassey (1757) , the British gained Bengal's revenue , helping: Fund a strong …
