Question
Describe the causes and the consequences of the First Carnatic war.
Answer
The trouble erupted between France (Pondicherry) and British (Madras) at Arcot in 1746. The French attacked Madras and occupied it under General Dupleix. Nawab Anwar-ud-din declared war against the French but Nawab was defeated.
The consequences of the First Carnatic war were:
The Austrian succession war came to end in 1748. The power of France weakened in India also. France was forced to sign a treaty and hand over Madras back to England.