Modern History PYQ 6 of 636 · Advent of European Companies

The famous Battle of Wandiwash in 1760 was fought by the British against whom?

  1. AFrench
  2. BSpain
  3. CMysore
  4. DCarnatic
  5. ENone of the above/ More than one of the above

66th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2020

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Correct answer: (a) French

Explanation

The Battle of Wandiwash (January, 1760) was fought between the English and the French. The French were defeated. The English army was led by Sir Eyre Coote, while the French army was led by Count de Lally.

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