Q. The French challenge to British supremacy in India came to an end with
(a) the Battle of Wandiwash
(b) the Battle of Buxar
(c) the Battle of Seringapatnam
(d) the Battle of Plassey
Ans: (a) the Battle of Wandiwash
Explanation:
The French challenge to British supremacy in India came to an end with the Battle of Wandiwash in 1760. This battle was fought between the British East India Company and the French East India Company during the Seven Years’ War (1756-1763). The British, led by Colonel Eyre Coote, decisively defeated the French forces under the command of Comte de Lally, resulting in the collapse of French power in southern India.
The Battle of Wandiwash marked a significant turning point in the struggle for dominance between the British and French in India. It weakened the French position and paved the way for British expansion and eventual control over large parts of the subcontinent. The defeat at Wandiwash effectively ended the French challenge to British supremacy in India.
