The French in Pondicherry: Dupleix's Indian Empire

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the remarkable story of Joseph François Dupleix, the French governor who nearly built a French empire in India during the 18th century. They discuss how Dupleix used local alliances, sepoy armies, and diplomatic maneuvering to challenge British dominance in the Carnatic region. The episode covers key events like the Battle of Wandiwash, the role of the Compagnie des Indes Orientales, and the eventual Treaty of Paris that ended French ambitions. Listeners will learn about Dupleix's innovative use of sepoy troops, his rivalry with the British East India Company, and the cultural legacy of French India in places like Pondicherry and Chandernagore. #Dupleix #FrenchIndia #Pondicherry #CompagniedesIndesOrientales #CarnaticWars #BattleOfWandiwash #Sepoy #Chandernagore #TreatyOfParis1763 #ColonialIndia #MarquisDeBussy #NawabOfCarnatic #FrenchEmpire #18thCentury #History #FexingoHistory #Colonialism #India Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo