Quick Links
Quick Links
UPSC Exams
Latest Update
Coaching
UPSC Current Affairs
Syllabus
UPSC Notes
Previous Year Papers
UPSC Mains Previous Year Question Papers Last 25 Years UPSC Prelims Question Papers Last 10 Years UPSC Question Papers UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Question Paper UPSC Mains 2024 Model Answers UPSC 2024 Question Papers UPSC 2023 Question Papers UPSC 2022 Question Papers UPSC 2021 Question Papers UPSC 2020 Question Papers UPSC 2019 Question Papers UPSC 2018 Question Papers UPSC 2017 Question Papers UPSC 2016 Question Papers UPSC 2015 Question Papers UPSC 2014 Question Papers UPSC CSAT Question Papers UPSC IFS Previous Year Paper UPSC Assistant Labour Commissioner Previous Question Year Papers UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Previous Year Paper UPSC APFC Previous Year Question Papers UPSC CMS Previous Year Question Paper UPSC EPFO Previous Year Paper UPSC Air Safety Officer Previous Year Papers UPSC SO Steno Previous Year Paper UPSC IES ISS Previous Year Question Papers
Mock Tests
UPSC Editorial
Bilateral Ties
Albania India Relations India Algeria Relations Andorra India Relations India Angola Relations India Antigua Barbuda Relations India Argentina Relations Austria India Relations India Azerbaijan Relations Bahamas India Relations India Bahrain Relations Barbados India Relations India Belarus Relations Belgium India Relations Belize India Relations Benin India Relations Bolivia India Relations India Bosnia Herzegovina Relations India Botswana Relations Brazil India Relations Brunei India Relations Bulgaria India Relations Burundi India Relations Cabo Verde India Relations India Cambodia Relations India Cameroon Relations Canada India Relations India Cayman Islands Relations India Central African Republic Relations India Chad Relations Chile India Relations India Colombia Relations India Comoros Relations India Democratic Republic Of The Congo Relations India Republic Of The Congo Relations India Cook Islands Relations India Costa Rica Relations India Ivory Coast Relations India Croatia Relations India Cyprus Relations India Czech Republic Relations India Djibouti Relations India Dominica Relations India Dominican Republic Relations India Ecuador Relations India El Salvador Relations India Equatorial Guinea Relations India Eritrea Relations Estonia India Relations India Ethiopia Relations India Fiji Relations India Finland Relations India Gabon Relations India Gambia Relations India Georgia Relations Germany India Relations India Ghana Relations India Greece Relations India Grenada Relations India Guatemala Relations India Guinea Relations India Guinea Bissau Relations India Guyana Relations India Haiti Relations India Holy See Relations India Honduras Relations India Hong Kong Relations India Hungary Relations India Iceland Relations India Indonesia Relations India Iran Relations India Iraq Relations India Ireland Relations India Jamaica Relations India Kazakhstan Relations India Kenya Relations India Kingdom Of Eswatini Relations India Kiribati Relations India Kuwait Relations India Kyrgyzstan Relations India Laos Relations Latvia India Relations India Lebanon Relations India Lesotho Relations India Liberia Relations Libya India Relations Liechtenstein India Relations India Lithuania Relations India Luxembourg Relations India Macao Relations Madagascar India Relations India Malawi Relations India Mali Relations India Malta Relations India Marshall Islands Relations India Mauritania Relations India Micronesia Relations India Moldova Relations Monaco India Relations India Montenegro Relations India Montserrat Relations India Morocco Relations Mozambique India Relations India Namibia Relations India Nauru Relations Netherlands India Relations India Nicaragua Relations India Niger Relations India Nigeria Relations India Niue Relations India North Macedonia Relations Norway India Relations India Palau Relations India Panama Relations India Papua New Guinea Relations India Paraguay Relations Peru India Relations India Philippines Relations Qatar India Relations India Romania Relations Rwanda India Relations India Saint Kitts And Nevis Relations India Saint Lucia Relations India Saint Vincent And Grenadines Relations India Samoa Relations India Sao Tome And Principe Relations Saudi Arabia India Relations India Senegal Relations Serbia India Relations India Sierra Leone Relations India Singapore Relations India Slovak Republic Relations India Slovenia Relations India Solomon Islands Relations Somalia India Relations India South Sudan Relations India Spain Relations India Sudan Relations Suriname India Relations India Sweden Relations India Syria Relations India Tajikistan Relations Tanzania India Relations India Togo Relations India Tonga Islands Relations India Trinidad And Tobago Relations India Tunisia Relations India Turkmenistan Relations India Turks And Caicos Islands Relations India Tuvalu Relations India Uganda Relations India Ukraine Relations India Uae Relations India Uruguay Relations India Uzbekistan Relations India Vanuatu Relations India Venezuela Relations India British Virgin Islands Relations Yemen India Relations India Zambia Relations India Zimbabwe Relations
Books
Government Schemes
Production Linked Incentive Scheme Integrated Processing Development Scheme Rodtep Scheme Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme Saathi Scheme Uday Scheme Hriday Scheme Samagra Shiksha Scheme India Nishta Scheme Stand Up India Scheme Sahakar Mitra Scheme Mdms Mid Day Meal Scheme Integrated Child Protection Scheme Vatsalya Scheme Operation Green Scheme Nai Roshni Scheme Nutrient Based Subsidy Scheme Kalia Scheme Ayushman Sahakar Scheme Nirvik Scheme Fame India Scheme Kusum Scheme Pm Svanidhi Scheme Pmvvy Scheme Pm Aasha Scheme Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme Pradhan Mantri Lpg Panjayat Scheme Mplads Scheme Svamitva Scheme Pat Scheme Udan Scheme Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat Scheme National Pension Scheme Ujala Scheme Operation Greens Scheme Gold Monetisation Scheme Family Planning Insurance Scheme Target Olympic Podium Scheme
Topics
NASA Space Missions
NASA Mercury-Redstone 3 (Freedom 7) Mission NASA Mercury-Redstone 4 (Liberty Bell 7) Mission NASA Mercury-Atlas 6 (Friendship 7) Mission NASA Mercury-Atlas 7 (Aurora 7) Mission NASA Mercury-Atlas 8 (Sigma 7) Mission NASA Mercury-Atlas 9 (Faith 7) Mission NASA Gemini 3 Mission NASA Gemini 4 Mission NASA Gemini 5 Mission NASA Gemini 7 Mission NASA Gemini 8 Mission NASA Gemini 9 Mission NASA Gemini 10 Mission NASA Gemini 11 Mission NASA Gemini 12 Mission NASA Apollo 1 (AS‑204) Mission NASA Apollo 7 Mission NASA Apollo 8 Mission NASA Apollo 9 Mission NASA Apollo 10 Mission NASA Apollo 11 Mission NASA Apollo 12 Mission NASA Apollo 13 Mission NASA Apollo 14 Mission NASA Apollo 15 Mission NASA Apollo 16 Mission NASA Apollo 17 Mission NASA Skylab Orbital Workshop Mission NASA Skylab 2 Mission NASA Skylab 3 Mission NASA Skylab 4 Mission NASA Apollo–Soyuz Test Project Mission NASA STS‑1 Columbia Mission NASA STS‑3 Columbia Mission NASA STS‑7 Challenger Mission NASA STS‑8 Challenger Mission NASA STS‑41B Challenger Mission NASA STS‑41G Discovery (1st female EVA) Mission NASA STS‑51L Challenger (accident) Mission NASA STS‑26 Discovery (Return‑to‑Flight) Mission NASA STS‑31 Discovery (Hubble Launch) Mission NASA STS‑49 Endeavour (first capture EVA) Mission NASA STS‑61 Endeavour (Hubble Servicing 1) Mission NASA STS‑73 Columbia (microgravity) Mission NASA STS‑95 Discovery (John Glenn returns) Mission NASA STS‑107 Columbia (accident) Mission NASA STS‑114 Discovery (RTF‑2) Mission NASA STS‑120 Discovery (Node 2) Mission NASA STS‑125 Atlantis (Final Hubble Service) Mission NASA STS‑132 Atlantis Mission NASA STS‑135 Atlantis (Final Shuttle flight) Mission NASA Artemis I (Orion/ SLS‑1) Mission NASA Artemis II (Planned) Mission NASA Artemis III (Planned lunar landing) Mission NASA Mariner 4 Mission NASA Mariner 6 Mission NASA Mariner 7 Mission NASA Mariner 9 Mission NASA Viking 1 Orbiter/Lander Mission NASA Viking 2 Orbiter/Lander Mission NASA Mars Pathfinder & Sojourner Mission NASA Mars Global Surveyor Mission NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey Mission NASA Mars Exploration Rover – Spirit Mission NASA Mars Exploration Rover – Opportunity Mission NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Mission NASA Phoenix Mars Lander Mission NASA InSight Mars Lander Mission NASA Mars 2020 (Perseverance & Ingenuity) Mission NASA Mars Sample Return – SRL (planned) Mission NASA Pioneer 10 Mission NASA Pioneer 11 Mission NASA Voyager 1 Mission NASA Voyager 2 Mission NASA Galileo Jupiter Orbiter/Probe Mission NASA Cassini–Huygens Mission NASA New Horizons (Pluto & KBO) Mission NASA Juno Mission NASA Europa Clipper (planned) Mission NASA Parker Solar Probe Mission NASA Solar Orbiter (ESA/NASA) Mission NASA Surveyor 1 Mission NASA Lunar Orbiter 1 Mission NASA Lunar Prospector Mission NASA LCROSS Mission NASA LADEE Mission NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Mission NASA CAPSTONE Mission NASA VIPER Rover (planned) Mission NASA NEAR Shoemaker Mission NASA Deep Space 1 Mission NASA Stardust Mission NASA Genesis Mission NASA Deep Impact Mission NASA Dawn (Vesta/Ceres) Mission NASA OSIRIS‑REx Mission NASA Lucy Mission NASA DART Mission NASA Landsat‑1 (ERTS‑1) Mission NASA Landsat‑5 Mission NASA Landsat‑9 Mission NASA Terra Mission NASA Aqua Mission NASA Aura Mission NASA Suomi NPP Mission NASA Sentinel‑6 Michael Freilich Mission NASA ICESat‑2 Mission NASA GRACE‑FO Mission NASA SMAP Mission NASA GPM Core Observatory Mission NASA CALIPSO Mission NASA CloudSat Mission NASA NISAR (NASA‑ISRO) Mission NASA Explorer 1 Mission NASA COBE Mission NASA Compton Gamma Ray Observatory Mission NASA Hubble Space Telescope Mission NASA Chandra X‑ray Observatory Mission NASA Spitzer Space Telescope Mission NASA WISE Mission NASA Kepler Mission NASA TESS Mission NASA Fermi Gamma‑ray Space Telescope Mission NASA NICER Mission NASA IXPE Mission NASA Roman Space Telescope (planned) Mission NASA NuSTAR Mission NASA GALEX Mission NASA Swift Mission NASA SOHO (ESA/NASA) Mission NASA Cluster II (ESA/NASA) Mission NASA TIMED Mission NASA STEREO‑A/B Mission NASA MMS Mission NASA IRIS Mission NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory Mission NASA X‑37B OTV‑1 (USAF/NASA liaison) Mission NASA X‑59 QueSST Mission NASA Mars Helicopter Ingenuity Mission NASA Valkyrie R5 Robot Mission NASA Low‑Boom Flight Demo Mission NASA CRS‑1 Dragon Mission NASA CRS‑1 Cygnus Mission NASA Crew Dragon Demo‑2 Mission NASA Starliner OFT‑2 Mission NASA STS-2 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-4 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-5 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-6 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-41C (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-41D (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-51A (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-61C (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-26 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-27 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-29 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-30 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-32 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-34 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-38 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-45 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-60 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-70 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-71 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-73 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-88 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-92 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-97 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-99 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-100 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-104 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-106 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-110 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-112 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-115 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-116 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-117 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-118 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-120 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-122 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-123 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-126 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA STS-130 (Shuttle flight) Mission NASA Vanguard 1 Mission NASA Transit 1B Mission NASA Echo 1 Mission NASA Telstar 1 Mission NASA Syncom 3 Mission NASA ATS‑6 Mission NASA Skynet Mission NASA Nimbus‑1 Mission NASA Nimbus‑7 Mission NASA ERS-1 Mission NASA SeaSat Mission NASA QuikSCAT Mission NASA Jason‑1 Mission NASA Jason‑3 Mission NASA ICESat Mission NASA Earth Observing‑1 Mission NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory‑2 Mission NASA CYGNSS Mission NASA PACE Mission NASA TRMM Mission NASA Terrestrial Planet Finder (cxl) Mission NASA Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) Mission NASA Explorer 33 Mission NASA Voyager Interstellar Mission Mission NASA Helios‑A Mission NASA Helios‑B Mission NASA ISEE‑3 (ICE) Mission NASA ACE Mission NASA DSCOVR Mission NASA IBEX Mission NASA Solar Orbiter Heliospheric Imager Mission NASA SAGE‑III ISS Mission NASA SPACE Telescope Imaging Spectrograph Mission NASA ARIEL (ESA/NASA) Mission NASA OSAM‑1 (Restore‑L) Mission NASA Dragonfly (Titan rotorcraft) Mission NASA VERITAS (Venus orbiter) Mission NASA DAVINCI (Venus probe) Mission NASA SPHEREx Mission NASA MAGGIE (Mars Geophysical) Mission NASA CLPS – Peregrine Mission NASA CLPS – VIPER Delivery Mission NASA CAPSTONE Mission NASA Gateway (HALO / PPE) Mission NASA Mars Telecommunication Orbiter (cxl) Mission NASA Mars Polar Lander (MPL) Mission NASA Mars Climate Orbiter Mission NASA Pathfinder Mission Mission NASA SLS Block 1B (Exploration Upper Stage) Mission NASA Orion Crew Module Mission NASA Commercial LEO Destinations – Axiom Station Mission NASA ISS Expedition 1 Mission NASA ISS Expedition 70 Mission NASA CRS‑11 (Dragon) Mission NASA CRS‑21 (Dragon 2) Mission NASA Snoopy CubeSat Mission
Home / IAS Preparation / battle of wandiwash

Battle of Wandiwash: Background, Causes, Course & More | UPSC Notes

Last Updated on Feb 14, 2025
Also Read battle of wandiwash in Hindi
Download As PDF
IMPORTANT LINKS
Agriculture Notes For UPSC Public Administration UPSC Notes Modern History Books For UPSC Overseas Citizen Of India Caste System & Panchayati Raj Godavari River Federalism Indira Point New Development Bank Battle Of Sinhagad Sankalp And Strive Schemes Digital India High Yielding Varieties Economic Growth Development League Of Nations Ease Of Doing Business Mid Day Meal Scheme Wildlife Protection Act 1972 UPSC Notes International Union Conservation Nature

The Battle of Wandiwash, fought on January 22, 1760, was part of the larger Anglo-French rivalry over supremacy in India during the Seven Years' War. In this battle, the British forces, under the leadership of Sir Eyre Coote, clashed against and comprehensively defeated the French army led by Comte de Lally. The victory at Wandiwash critically undermined French colonial ambitions in India and thus opened the path for British supremacy.

This topic is interlinked with the History subject and is quite relevant for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, especially for General Studies Paper I. Events are related to modern Indian history and define the geopolitical contours of the subcontinent.

GS Paper

General Studies Paper I

Topics for UPSC Prelims

Battle of Wandiwash 1760, Anglo-French rivalry, Seven Years' War, Anglo-French struggle, British East India Company

Topics for UPSC Mains

Colonial ambitions and conflicts in India, Significance of the Battle of Wandiwash, Impact on French and British colonial strategies, Key battles in the Seven Years' War, Political and economic consequences of British victories in India, Alliances between European powers and Indian rulers

About the Battle of Wandiwash 1760

The Battle of Wandiwash is an important event in Indian history that formed the turning point of the Anglo-French rivalry in India. It was part of the larger global conflict known as the Seven Years' War in which European colonial powers fought for hegemony over territories worldwide. Geographically located in Tamil Nadu, India, Wandiwash became the crucial theater of confrontation where British forces met and comprehensively outwitted the French, thus nullifying their ambitions to establish a dominating presence in India effectively.

Background of the Battle of Wandiwash

The supremacy rivalry of Britain over France in India had existed for quite a long period. Briefly stated, both countries were called upon by the Subcontinent's rulers to aid them against their neighbors, whereupon they built trading stations and military bases and over time developed powerful navies and armies. In the 18th century, the French and British East India Companies competed for control over the most valuable trade routes and the most advantageous positions on the Indian subcontinent.

The tension culminated in the Seven Years War, which involved all the major European powers between 1756 and 1763. In India, this was a period of constant skirmishes and battles between the French and British, with each side attempting to outflank the other for greater influence. Prominent figures on either side, such as Robert Clive for the British or Joseph François Dupleix and Comte de Lally for the French, assumed positions of great prominence within the unfolding drama.

Read the article on the Battle of Hafia!

FREEMentorship Program by
Ravi Kapoor, Ex-IRS
UPSC Exam-Hacker, Author, Super Mentor, MA
100+ Success Stories
Key Highlights
Achieve your Goal with our mentorship program, offering regular guidance and effective exam strategies.
Cultivate a focused mindset for exam success through our mentorship program.
2 Lakh+ Students Mentored Get
Get Free Mentorship Now
UPSC Beginners Program

Get UPSC Beginners Program SuperCoaching @ just

₹50000

Claim for free
Want to know more about this pass ?
Explore SuperCoaching

Causes of the Battle of Wandiwash

Several reasons have brought in the Battle of Wandiwash:

  • Territorial Ambitions: Both French and British were willing to come out as undisputed leaders of Indian territories on account of the control of trade routes and resources that came with it. While the French wanted to establish a corridor from their possessions in the South all the way up to Bengal, the British wanted to consolidate their hold over Indian territories.
  • Commercial Rivalry: Trade-rich Carnatic now Tamil Nadu, became a battleground of supremacy between the two colonial powers. Supremacy here guaranteed economic gain and advantage.
  • Alliances with Indian Rulers: The British and the French entered into alliances with different Indian rulers, further complicating the war. This is often reflected in proxy wars where the European powers supported rival factions.
  • Military Strategy: The French, under Comte de Lally, aimed at ousting the British from South India. Control over every strategic fort and place of eminence was crucial for this purpose, leading to frontal battles such as Wandiwash.

Read the article on the Battle of Saragarhi!

Course of the Battle of Wandiwash

The Battle of Wandiwash itself had all the hallmarks of a classic tactical engagement in maneuvering, artillery duels, and infantry assaults. The British were better prepared and positioned by their commander, Sir Eyre Coote. On the other side, the French under Comte de Lally suffered from severe logistical shortcomings due to lesser supplies and reinforcements.

  • Pre-Battle Preparations: The pre battle preparations were actually a set of minor skirmishes and sieges that had been conducted before the battle. Significantly, the British had already captured the French stronghold of Arcot, weakening French positions in the region.
  • Deployment and Strategy: The French and the British faced each other near the fort of Wandiwash on 22 January 1760. The British decided to go into defense with their artillery in full play. Sir Eyre Coote planned to attack the mobility and firepower of his troops.
  • Initial Contact: The French launched a concentrated attack to break up the British lines. However, the first French assault was counteracted by British artillery and disciplined infantry.
  • Decisive Moments: Eyre Coote then ordered a counter-attack, targeting the flanks of the French forces. British cavalry played an important role in breaking up the French formations and creating confusion and heavy losses among the French ranks.
  • French Retreat: Inability to hold the prolonged assault, the French began to fall back. The British followed this retreat with the purpose of preventing the latter from reassembling or offering a counter-attack. Comte de Lally ordered a general retreat, and hostilities ended.

Read the article on the Battle of Bhima Koregaon!

Result of the Battle of Wandiwash

The Battle of Wandiwash resulted in a decisive victory for the British. The significance of the victory has many valid reasons:

  • French Power's Collapse: The defeat effectively brought the French military ambitions in South India to an end. The loss of their stronghold indeed marked the collapse of their strategic position in the region.
  • British Dominance: It heralded British dominance in India, as after Wandiwash, the British carefully dismantled the remaining positions of the French, culminating into surrender at Pondicherry in 1761.
  • Strategic Advantage: It gave the British a considerable strategic gain in that they could focus their energies on solidifying their grip over the remainder of India. The victory at Wandiwash, therefore, provided the foundation for British hegemony over the subcontinent.

Read the article on the Battle of Chanderi!

Aftermath of the Battle

The fallouts of the Battle of Wandiwash had far-reaching implications for the colonial struggle in India:

  • Surrender of Pondicherry: The British gained full control over Pondicherry, the last major French settlement in India, in 1761. Effectively, this victory marked the end of French colonial ambitions in India.
  • Economic Aftermath: The British East India Company gained many very valuable trade routes and territories that considerably increased its economic authority. This control smoothed the path toward eventual British colonial rule.
  • Political Consequences: The victory at Wandiwash altered the political scenario in India. With greater intimacy, the British allied with local rulers, securing greater strength and influence in the region.
  • Legacy of the Battle: The Battle of Wandiwash is one of the most important battles in Indian history. The battle was a turning point in the colonial fortunes of the Indian subcontinent. It also manifests the role of military engagements in shaping the colonial history of India.

Key Takeaways for UPSC Aspirants

  • The Battle of Wandiwash, which took place on January 22, 1760, had been an important confrontation in the Anglo-French rivalry in the Seven Years' War, a situation where the British ultimately emerged victorious over the French in India.
  • The background to this battle has to be sought within the larger perspective of the struggle between Britain and France for colonial dominance.
  • Both Britain and France had established trading posts and military installations in India, growing into fierce competitors for the control of regional territories and trade routes.
  • The causes of the war included territorial ambitions, commercial rivalry in the Carnatic region, alliances with Indian rulers, and strategic military objectives. This, too, both colonial powers wanted to push the other out of India in order to achieve their aim of domination.
  • The battle was won by British forces under Sir Eyre Coote against French forces commanded by Comte de Lally due to better position, firepower, and counter-offensive movements in sporadic quick bursts.
  • In this battle, French power fell in South India, and British dominance began when the latter was successful in systematic demolishing of the remaining French positions with much gain in territories and strategic advantages.
  • Defeat at Pondicherry in 1761 at the hands of the British sullied French colonial pipe dreams. The victory gave a serious fillip to the British economic powers and political influence, setting the future pattern of British colonial rule in India.
  • The battle of Wandiwash is thus an interesting monument in the tapestry of history as a driver of post-colonial power balances in India and an epitome of how military engagements influence geopolitical changes and outcomes.

We hope your doubts regarding the topic have been addressed after going through the above article. Testbook offers good quality preparation material for different competitive examinations. Succeed in your UPSC IAS exam preparations by downloading the Testbook App here!

More Articles for IAS Preparation

Battle of Wandiwash UPSC FAQs

The Battle of Wandiwash was fought between the British forces led by Sir Eyre Coote and the French forces commanded by Comte de Lally.

The British forces won the Battle of Wandiwash, securing a decisive victory over the French.

The Battle of Wandiwash proved to be the deciding event that practically eliminated French colonialist ambitions in India and smoothed the way for British dominance in the subcontinent.

Wandiwash, popularly known as Vandavasi, is considered to be a part of present-day Tamil Nadu in southern India.

The Battle of Wandiwash was fought on January 22, 1760.
Report An Error
Exams Tests Super Practice