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Event war South Asia

Carnatic Wars

1746 CE – 1763 CE

Three wars in southern India between British and French trading companies, each supporting rival Indian rulers.

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Conflict · South Asia

Carnatic Wars

1746 CE – 1763 CE

Three wars in southern India between British and French trading companies, each supporting rival Indian rulers. British victory established the East India Company's dominance in India and expelled French colonial ambitions.

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