Carnatic Wars
Complete exam-oriented quick revision notes
Carnatic Wars тАФ Overview
The Carnatic Wars were a series of conflicts fought between the British and French East India Companies for supremacy in South India.
Total Wars:
3 Carnatic Wars
Period:
1744 to 1763
Joseph Francois Dupleix
Dupleix led the French forces in the first two Carnatic Wars.
Remember:
Dupleix = French leader in the First and Second Carnatic Wars
1st Carnatic War (1744-1748)
The First Carnatic War was fought between the British and French forces and was an extension of the Austrian War of Succession.
Battle of Adyar (1746):
It is also called the Battle of St. Thome.
End of the War
- It ended with the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle.
- The French East India Company won the war.
Exam Point:
1st Carnatic War = Battle of Adyar + Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle + French victory
2nd Carnatic War (1749-1754)
Battle of Ambur (1749):
The battle was won by the French forces led by Joseph Francois Dupleix, supporting Chanda Sahib.
Important Points
- Battle of Ambur was fought in 1749.
- French forces were led by Joseph Francois Dupleix.
- Dupleix supported Chanda Sahib.
- The war ended with the Treaty of Pondicherry.
Remember:
2nd Carnatic War = Ambur + Dupleix + Chanda Sahib + Treaty of Pondicherry
Important:
Dupleix led French forces in the first two Carnatic Wars.
3rd Carnatic War (1756-1763)
Battle of Wandiwash (1760):
The Battle of Wandiwash was a part of the Third Carnatic War.
- The war was an extension of the Anglo-French War of Seven Years.
- The war was caused by the Austrian War of Succession.
- It ended with the Treaty of Paris.
Battle of Wandiwash
British forces led by Sir Eyre Coote defeated the French forces led by Comte de Lally.
Result:
The French were limited to their enclaves such as Pondicherry and no further expansion was allowed.
Quick Comparison of the Carnatic Wars
| War | Period | Important Event / Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1744-1748 | Battle of Adyar (1746); ended with Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle; French victory. |
| 2nd | 1749-1754 | Battle of Ambur (1749); ended with Treaty of Pondicherry. |
| 3rd | 1756-1763 | Battle of Wandiwash (1760); ended with Treaty of Paris; French expansion was restricted. |
Important Dates
| Year | Event | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| 1746 | Battle of Adyar | Important event of the First Carnatic War. |
| 1749 | Battle of Ambur | Important event of the Second Carnatic War. |
| 1760 | Battle of Wandiwash | Important event of the Third Carnatic War. |
| 1763 | End of Third Carnatic War | Treaty of Paris. |
Quick Revision тАФ Carnatic Wars
| Point | Key Fact | Remember |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Total Wars | 3 Carnatic Wars |
| 2 | Overall Period | 1744-1763 |
| 3 | French Leader | Dupleix тАФ First Two Wars |
| 4 | 1st War | Adyar (1746) тАФ Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle |
| 5 | 2nd War | Ambur (1749) тАФ Treaty of Pondicherry |
| 6 | 3rd War | Wandiwash (1760) тАФ Treaty of Paris |
| 7 | British Commander | Sir Eyre Coote |
| 8 | French Commander | Comte de Lally |
| 9 | Major Result | French expansion in India was restricted. |
Memory Trick
Wars:
1st = Adyar | 2nd = Ambur | 3rd = Wandiwash
Treaties:
1st = Aix-la-Chapelle | 2nd = Pondicherry | 3rd = Paris
One-Line Revision:
Three Carnatic Wars were fought between the British and French, ending with British dominance and restriction of French expansion.