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The Carnatic Wars: How French and British Rivalry Remade India
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Carnatic Wars of the 18th century, when French and British East India companies fought for control of southern India through local allies, intrigue, and military innovation. They focus on the Siege of Arcot (1751), where Robert Clive led a daring defense against overwhelming odds, and the broader context of Mughal decline, the rise of the Nawab of Arcot, and the role of European-trained sepoys. The conversation also touches on the controversial figure of Joseph François Dupleix, the French governor of Pondichéry, and how the wars set the stage for…
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