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Between whom Carnatic Wars were fought?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. French East India Co. and English East India Co.
  2. French East India Co. and Dutch East India Co.
  3. Dutch East India Co. and the Portuguese
  4. English East India Co. and the Dutch (OLONDAZ)

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: French East India Co. and English East India Co.

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) French East India Co. and English East India Co. šŸ“š Explanation: The Carnatic Wars (1744ā€“1763) were a series of military conflicts in the coastal Carnatic region of India. They were primarily a proxy war between the British and French East India Companies for trade and territorial supremacy. The British victory eventually paved the way for their dominance over the entire subcontinent.