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What was the name of the fort captured by the French in 1950?
What was the name of the fort captured by the French in 1950?
Jinji Fort
Who was the British EIC aligned with during the Battle of Gingee in 1750?
Who was the British EIC aligned with during the Battle of Gingee in 1750?
Nasir Jung and Wallajah
What was the outcome of the Battle of Gingee in 1750 for the French EIC?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Gingee in 1750 for the French EIC?
They had an upper hand over the British EIC.
What unfortunate event happened to Nasir Jung on December 16, 1750?
What unfortunate event happened to Nasir Jung on December 16, 1750?
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What was the name of the French leader who received the honorary title of governor of Mughal dominions?
What was the name of the French leader who received the honorary title of governor of Mughal dominions?
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What was the geographical extent of Dupliex's honorary governance of Mughal dominions?
What was the geographical extent of Dupliex's honorary governance of Mughal dominions?
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What payment did the French EIC receive for their services in the battle?
What payment did the French EIC receive for their services in the battle?
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What was the role of Chanda Saheb in this conflict?
What was the role of Chanda Saheb in this conflict?
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What type of advantage did the French EIC have over the British EIC in this period?
What type of advantage did the French EIC have over the British EIC in this period?
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What can we infer about the relationship between Wallajah and the British EIC based on the text?
What can we infer about the relationship between Wallajah and the British EIC based on the text?
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What city did Wallajah flee to during the Battles of Gingee?
What city did Wallajah flee to during the Battles of Gingee?
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What two European powers were involved in the Carnatic Wars?
What two European powers were involved in the Carnatic Wars?
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What was the name of the pass where Muzaffar Jung was killed?
What was the name of the pass where Muzaffar Jung was killed?
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Which city is located in the eastern part of the Carnatic region?
Which city is located in the eastern part of the Carnatic region?
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Who was the son of Asaf Jah I and the younger brother of Nasir Jung?
Who was the son of Asaf Jah I and the younger brother of Nasir Jung?
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What was the name of the region where the battles took place?
What was the name of the region where the battles took place?
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Who were the two main contenders for the Nizam of Hyderabad?
Who were the two main contenders for the Nizam of Hyderabad?
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What was the name of the fort that Wallajah and his forces took refuge in?
What was the name of the fort that Wallajah and his forces took refuge in?
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What was the geographic location of the Carnatic region?
What was the geographic location of the Carnatic region?
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What were the two main military forces involved in the Carnatic Wars?
What were the two main military forces involved in the Carnatic Wars?
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What is the distance between Gingee and the capital of Carnatic, Arcot?
What is the distance between Gingee and the capital of Carnatic, Arcot?
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What is the reputation of Gingee Fort?
What is the reputation of Gingee Fort?
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How long are the walls of Gingee Fort?
How long are the walls of Gingee Fort?
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Over how many hills is Gingee Fort spread?
Over how many hills is Gingee Fort spread?
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In which state is Gingee Fort located?
In which state is Gingee Fort located?
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Which body of water is near Gingee Fort?
Which body of water is near Gingee Fort?
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What historical significance does Gingee hold in the Carnatic region?
What historical significance does Gingee hold in the Carnatic region?
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What is the primary architectural feature of Gingee Fort?
What is the primary architectural feature of Gingee Fort?
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Name a major reason why Gingee Fort was deemed advantageous during wars?
Name a major reason why Gingee Fort was deemed advantageous during wars?
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What is a notable characteristic of the area around Gingee Fort?
What is a notable characteristic of the area around Gingee Fort?
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What was the initial predicament faced by Robert Clive at the Trichinopoly Fort?
What was the initial predicament faced by Robert Clive at the Trichinopoly Fort?
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How did Robert Clive manage to escape the Trichinopoly Fort?
How did Robert Clive manage to escape the Trichinopoly Fort?
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What was the objective of the British East India Company at Fort St. David?
What was the objective of the British East India Company at Fort St. David?
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What strategic advantage did Robert Clive identify regarding Arcot?
What strategic advantage did Robert Clive identify regarding Arcot?
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What size of force did Robert Clive plan to use to capture Arcot?
What size of force did Robert Clive plan to use to capture Arcot?
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What was the outcome of Clive's attack on Arcot?
What was the outcome of Clive's attack on Arcot?
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What happened to the siege on Fort St. David?
What happened to the siege on Fort St. David?
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What were the main opposing sides in the 2nd Carnatic War?
What were the main opposing sides in the 2nd Carnatic War?
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Who was defeated and killed in the Battle of Ambur in 1748?
Who was defeated and killed in the Battle of Ambur in 1748?
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In what year did the Battle of Ambur take place?
In what year did the Battle of Ambur take place?
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Name the leaders associated with the opposing forces in the 2nd Carnatic War.
Name the leaders associated with the opposing forces in the 2nd Carnatic War.
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What was the significance of Arcot during the 2nd Carnatic War?
What was the significance of Arcot during the 2nd Carnatic War?
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What event preceded the Battle of Ambur in the 2nd Carnatic War?
What event preceded the Battle of Ambur in the 2nd Carnatic War?
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Which year marked the beginning of the 2nd Carnatic War?
Which year marked the beginning of the 2nd Carnatic War?
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What was a key outcome of the Battle of Ambur?
What was a key outcome of the Battle of Ambur?
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Study Notes
Second Carnatic War
- The background of the Second Carnatic War was previously discussed.
- Key figures in the conflict were Chanda Saheb, Muzaffar Jung, Nasir Jung, and Anwaruddin.
- The French East India Company and the British East India Company were the main combatants.
- The year 1748 was a key period, marked by conflicts. The French team aimed to stop the Anwaruddin's forces, resulting in the battle of Arcot.
- The Battle of Ambur (1748) led to Chanda Saheb becoming the Nawab of Carnatic, following Anwaruddin's death.
- The French East India Company received 80 villages around Pondicherry as a result of the Battle of Ambur.
- The French team was victorious at the Battle of Ambur in 1748.
Battle of Ambur (1748)
- Anwaruddin was defeated and killed in the Battle of Ambur.
- Chanda Saheb became the Nawab of Carnatic after the battle.
- The British East India Company supported Muhammad Ali Khan Wallajah.
Battle of Gingee (1750)
- The Battle of Tiruvadi (1750) led to Wallajah fleeing to Gingee.
- Gingee is situated approximately 80 km from Arcot, the capital of Carnatic.
- Gingee fort is known for its strong fortifications.
- The French team besieged and captured the Jinji Fort on September 11, 1950.
Battle of Gingee (1750)
- The British East India Company and Nasir Jung supported Wallajah during the Battle of Gingee.
- Nasir Jung was killed on December 16, 1750 by his own supporters.
- The French initially held an upper hand in the Battle of Gingee, but the British gained the upper hand.
Other Battles
- The French team besieged the Trichinopoly Fort in July 1751.
- Robert Clive escaped from the Trichinopoly Fort and reached Fort St. David.
- Robert Clive planned to and succeeded in capturing Arcot using a small force.
- The siege at Arcot was lifted in April 1752.
- The Maratha Army of Tanjore captured and killed Chanda Saheb.
End of Second Carnatic War
- A conditional peace treaty, the Treaty of Pondicherry, was signed in January 1755, ending the Second Carnatic War.
- Dupliex was replaced by M Godeheu, who negotiated an end to the fighting.
- Dupliex was re-called to France because of his failures at Trichinopoly which fatally undermined his position.
- Muzaffar Jung was killed during the battle of Lakkireddipalli Pass.
- Salabat Jung was made the Nizam of Hyderabad by the French.
- Salabat Jung granted areas in Andhra, now known as Northern Sarkars, to the French.
- Clive captured French forts of Covelong and Chinlapet in 1752.
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This quiz explores the Second Carnatic War, focusing on its key figures, significant battles, and the roles played by the French and British East India Companies. Learn about pivotal events such as the Battle of Ambur and the subsequent rise of Chanda Saheb as Nawab of Carnatic. Test your knowledge of this important historical conflict.
