Question

Who emerged victorious in ‘The Siege of Arcot’ in 1751 AD?
1. French
2. Dutch
3. Portuguese
4. British

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : British

The correct answer is British.

• Siege of Arcot:
  • The Siege of Arcot (23 September-14 November 1751) took place at Arcot, India between forces of the British East India Company.
  • It was led by Robert Clive and forces of Nawab of the Carnatic, Chanda Sahib, assisted by a small number of troops from the French East India Company.
  • It was part of the Second Carnatic War (1749–1754).
  • The British East India Company represented British trading interests with factories, ports at Calcutta, Madras, and Bombay on the three coasts of India.