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

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

The correct answer is The French.

Key Points

• In 1760, The Battle of Wandiwash was a battle in India between the British and French.
• The battle of Wandiwash was part of the Third Carnatic War fought between the French and British colonial empires.
• The British army was led by Sir Eyre Coote and the french army was commanded by Comte de Lally.
• The war concluded with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1763.
• It itself was a part of the global Seven Years War.

Additional Information

• Total three Carnatic ware were fought between British and French
  • First Carnatic War (1740-48) - Joseph Francois duplex was a french governor and Major Stringer Lawrence from the British side.
    • The result was inconclusive.
  • Second Carnatic War (1749-54) - The war ended with the Treaty of Pondicherry, signed in 1754, which recognized Muhammad Ali Khan Walajah as the Nawab of the Carnatic.
    • Charles Godeheu replaced Dupleix.
  • Third Carnatic War (1756-63)