Consider the following statements.1. The Treaty of peace of Paris rest...
- The Treaty of Peace of Paris restored to the French their factories in India. Hence, statement 1st is correct.
- English became the supreme European power in the Indian subcontinent since the Dutch had already been defeated in the battle of Bidara in 1759. Hence, statement 2nd is incorrect.
- The decisive Battle of the third Carnatic War was won by the English in Wandiwash in Tamilnadu. Hence, statement 3rd is correct.
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Consider the following statements.1. The Treaty of peace of Paris rest...
Explanation:
- Statement 1: The Treaty of Peace of Paris did not restore the French factories in India. The Treaty of Paris was signed in 1763 and ended the Seven Years' War. It resulted in France losing all its territories in India to the British. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect.
- Statement 2: The English did become the supreme European power in the Indian subcontinent, but not solely because of the defeat of the Dutch in the Battle of Wandiwash. The Battle of Wandiwash, fought in 1760, was a significant victory for the British over the French during the Seven Years' War. It weakened the French position in India, but the Dutch were not the main rival power in the Indian subcontinent at that time. The main rival power was the French. Therefore, statement 2 is incorrect.
- Statement 3: The decisive Battle of the Third Carnatic War was indeed won by the English in Tamil Nadu. The Third Carnatic War (1757-1763) was fought between the British East India Company and the French East India Company for control over South India. The Battle of Wandiwash, mentioned in statement 2, was a key battle in this war. The British, led by Sir Eyre Coote, defeated the French, led by Comte de Lally, in the Battle of Wandiwash in 1760. This victory greatly weakened the French position in South India and ultimately led to their defeat in the war. Therefore, statement 3 is correct.
Based on the above analysis, the correct answer is option 'D' - 1 and 3 only.
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