With reference to the Third Carnatic War (1756–1763), consider the following statements: 1. The war was the Indian theatre of the global Seven Years’ War between Britain and France. 2. Count de Lally successfully captured Madras and permanently drove the British out of the Carnatic. 3. The Nizam of Hyderabad ceded Masulipatnam and the Northern Circars to the British without fighting a battle. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 1 and 3 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

The Third Carnatic War was indeed the Indian extension of the Seven Years’ War (1756–1763), a global conflict primarily between Britain and France.
Although Count de Lally launched an aggressive campaign and besieged Madras, he failed to capture it. The arrival of General Pocock forced Lally to lift the siege and retreat.
The Nizam of Hyderabad, Salabat Jung, transferred Masulipatnam and the Northern Circars to the British through an agreement, without engaging in open conflict, marking a strategic diplomatic win for the British.

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

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