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How did the British victory in Bengal help them prevali over the French in the Carnatic?

  1. A
    Troops and resources from Bengal were made available in the Carnatic.
  2. B
    Sir Eyre Coote, despatched by Clive.
  3. C
    Both A and B
  4. D
    Neither A nor B

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The capture and wealth of Bengal after the Battle of Plassey (1757) provided the British with immense revenue and manpower that financed the Carnatic campaigns. Robert Clive also sent critical military commanders like Sir Eyre Coote, who decisively defeated the French at Wandiwash.

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How did the British victory in Bengal help them prevali over the French in the Carnatic?
A
Troops and resources from Bengal were made available in the Carnatic.
B
Sir Eyre Coote, despatched by Clive.
C
Both A and B
D
Neither A nor B

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