Give the reasons for the failure of the French against the British. What do you mean by the black hole tragedy?
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यह प्रश्न फ्रांस के ब्रिटिशों के खिलाफ असफलता के कारणों के बारे में जानकारी मांग रहा है। इसके अलावा, यह कालेhole की घटना के अर्थ को भी पूछता है। ये ऐतिहासिक दृष्टिकोण से महत्वपूर्ण प्रश्न हैं।
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French failure: lack of resources, British naval power, alliances. Black Hole Tragedy: 1756, British prisoners suffocated in a small dungeon in Calcutta.
The French failed against the British due to several reasons such as lack of resources, stronger British naval power, effective leadership by figures like Robert Clive, and strategic alliances with local Indian rulers.
The 'Black Hole Tragedy' refers to an incident in 1756 when the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daula, captured Fort William in Calcutta and imprisoned British soldiers and civilians in a small, cramped dungeon, leading to many deaths due to suffocation.
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The French failed against the British due to several reasons such as lack of resources, stronger British naval power, effective leadership by figures like Robert Clive, and strategic alliances with local Indian rulers.
The 'Black Hole Tragedy' refers to an incident in 1756 when the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daula, captured Fort William in Calcutta and imprisoned British soldiers and civilians in a small, cramped dungeon, leading to many deaths due to suffocation.
More Information
The French and British rivalry in India during the 18th century was a part of the broader colonial competition between the two nations, significantly impacting Indian history.
Tips
A common mistake is underestimating the influence of local alliances and resources in determining the outcome of colonial conflicts.
Sources
- Black Hole of Calcutta | Mughal Empire, Nawab of Bengal, Massacre - britannica.com
- Black Hole of Calcutta - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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