Modern India 3 - British conquest of India Flashcards
How many Anglo Carnatic wars were fought
3 Anglo Carnatic wars
Between whom where the Anglo Carnatic wars fought?
They were fought between the British and the French
For what reason was the first Anglo Carnatic war fought?
The first Anglo Carnatic war was fought because of the Austrian war of succession that was going on in Europe
Which was the French governor when the first Anglo Carnatic war was fought
Dupleix
Who made the first move in the Anglo Carnatic war
French
What did the French do ?
They went and occupied Fort St.George at Chennapattinam and drove the British away.
What did the Britishers do in retaliation?
They went and complained to the Nawab of Carnatica
Who was the Nawab of Carnatica during the first Anglo Carnatic war?
Anwaruddin
What did the nawab of Carnatica do?
He asked the French to leave Fort St.George and hand it over to the British
How did the French react to Nawabs request?
The French did not obey the nawabs order
What was the result of the clash between the French and the nawab of Carnatica
Battle of Adayar and Santhome
What happened at the Battle of Adayar?
The French under dupleix thoroughly defeated Anwaruddin
What did the first Anglo Carnatic war expose
It exposed the incompetence and ineffectiveness of native Indian rulers armies.
What was the end result of the first Anglo Carnatic war?
The French reigned supreme in south India
How did the first Anglo Carnatic war end?
As the Austrian war of succession ended in Europe the first Anglo Carnatic war also ended
What is the significance of the first Anglo Carnatic war?
It was the first ever battle between a native ruler and a foreign rulers army
For what reason was the second Anglo Carnatic war fought for?
The second Anglo Carnatic war was fought for native reasons i.e competition for the throne
What was the problem in Carnatica
Their was a contention for the throne between Anwaruddin and Chanda Saheb
What was the problem in Hyderabad state?
Due to death of the nizam in 1748 their was contention for the throne between the Nizam’s son Nasir Jung and Nizam’s grandson Muzafar Jung
Whom did the French support
Muzafar Jung and Chanda Saheb
Whom did the British support
Nasir Jung and Anwaruddin
Who defeated whom in the second Anglo Carnatic war?
(French+Chanda Saheb+Muzafar Jung) defeated ( British+Anwaruddin +Nasir Jung)
Where did Muzafar jungs coronation take place at?
Pondicherry
Who was killed during the battle?
Anwaruddin
Who became the nawab of Carnatica
Chanda saheb
Who were killed before they reached Hyderabad
Both Nasir Jung and Muzafar Jung were killed after the battle
What did Muzafar Jung gift the French as a token of appreciation
Northern circars
Who was installed as the nawab of Hyderabad after the death of Muzafar Jung
Salamat Jung with French assistance
What did Salamat Jung assure the French of?
He assured them that northern circars would be given to them
Who was Robert Clive
Robert Clive was an accountant at Fort St.george
What did Robert Clive do
Robert Clive took command of a small force and led an assault on Arkot and defeated Chanda Saheb
What were the end results of second Anglo Carnatic war?
The French had control of Hyderabad
The British were in control of Carnatica
When was the third Anglo Carnatic war fought ?
The third Anglo Carnatic was fought between 1756 and 1763
What was the reason behind the third Anglo Carnatic war?
The 7 year war that was going on in Europe
Who made the first move and what was it?
French made the first move under governor Dupleix and it was to capture Fort St.george
What was the grave mistake that the French committed during the second Anglo Carnatic war
The entire army and navy was called in to surround Madras
What was the name of the battle between the British and the French during the third Anglo Carnatic war?
The battle of Chandurthi
When was the battle of Chadurthi fought
1759
What happened at the battle of Chandurthi
The Britishers thoroughly defeated the French and the French forever lost control of Hyderabad
Which battle during the third Anglo Carnatic war forever ended French supremacy in India?
Battle of Vandavasi or Wandiwash in 1760
With what treaty did the third Anglo Carnatic war come to an end
Treaty of Paris in 1763
What were the conditions laid down in the treaty of Paris
French could never again carry out military skirmishes in India
French were to only confine to trade and commerce
French were told to stay in Chandranagore, yanam, Mahe and Pondicherry collectively called as French India
