The French in Pondichéry: Dupleix's Indian Empire

In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the untold story of Joseph François Dupleix, the French governor who nearly built a European empire in India. They explore his rise in Pondichéry, his alliances with Indian princes like the Nawab of the Carnatic, and his rivalry with the British East India Company. The conversation covers Dupleix's innovative use of sepoy troops, his conflicts with the Marquis de Bussy, and the pivotal Battle of Wandiwash in 1760 that dashed French ambitions. Listeners will learn about the complex diplomacy, military strategy, and cultural exchanges that defined this forgotten chapter of colonialism. The episode also touches on the Treaty of Paris in 1763, which ended French hopes in India, and the legacy of Dupleix's vision. #Dupleix #Pondichéry #FrenchIndia #BritishEastIndiaCompany #BattleOfWandiwash #TreatyOfParis1763 #MarquisDeBussy #NawabOfCarnatic #Sepoy #CompagnieDesIndesOrientales #GlobalEmpire #18thCentury #ColonialHistory #IndiaHistory #MilitaryHistory #EuropeanExpansion #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo