Q. With reference to the final phase of the Third Carnatic War, consider the following statements:
1.The Battle of Wandiwash in 1760 marked the decisive defeat of the French forces under Count de Lally by the British under Eyre Coote.
2.The Treaty of Paris (1763) restored French territories in India, including Pondicherry and Mahe, but limited their military presence.
3.Following the fall of Pondicherry, the British East India Company gained complete control over the Deccan region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The Battle of Wandiwash (January 1760) was the decisive British victory in the Third Carnatic War. Eyre Coote defeated Lally, and Bussy was captured, which effectively ended French hopes of dominance in India.
  • The Treaty of Paris (1763) ended the Seven Years’ War and restored French territories like Pondicherry and Chandranagore, but restricted them to trading posts with no military capabilities, curbing their ambitions in India.
  • Although the fall of Pondicherry marked the decline of French power in South India, the British did not gain complete control over the Deccan The Deccan was still contested, especially involving the Nizam, Marathas, and Mysore rulers. Full British control over the Deccan came later, through subsequent wars and treaties.

Source: NCERT and History Of Modern India  – NCERT (Bipin Chandra)


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