The Story
- 7yr long war 🤯
- fought in America, Europe, Africa & India
Why French lost?
- Tactical mistake: Bussy left Northern Sarkers unguarded to help Lally in Carnatic.
- Poor leadership of lally
- superior Brit navy
- most decisive: Battle of wandiwash 1760: French defeated everywhere incl Pondicherry.
Result
French defeated everywhere. Treaty of Paris 1763 France last all gains in India since 1749. Barred from army or fortifying bases. EIC pol influence & empire building increased