Question

How did anglo-french rivalry affect india in the 18th century? discuss?

Answer 1

The presence of 2 traditional rivals and a clash of trade intrests between the 2 , led to a series of wars . These wars are commonly known as the Carnatic Wars . This war lasted for nearlt 20 years (1774 - 1763) . After this , the french ceased to be strong political force in India . The way was clear for the establishment of british power in India .