The French at Pondichéry: Dupleix and the Carnatic Wars

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the rivalry between the French and British East India Companies in mid-18th century India, focusing on the Carnatic Wars. They explore how Joseph François Dupleix, the French governor of Pondichéry, leveraged Indian alliances and military strategy to challenge British dominance, only to be undone by the rise of Robert Clive. Key figures include the Nawab of Arcot, Anwaruddin Khan, and Chanda Sahib. The episode covers the siege of Arcot, the Battle of Plassey, and the shifting fortunes of European powers in India. #CarnaticWars #Dupleix #Pondichéry #RobertClive #Arcot #FrenchEastIndiaCompany #BritishEastIndiaCompany #NawabOfArcot #ChandaSahib #AnwaruddinKhan #SiegeOfArcot #BattleOfPlassey #ColonialIndia #18thCentury #Colonialism #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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