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Which British naval officer arrived in India with troops during the first Carnatic War?

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Commodore Barnet
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Dupleix
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Comte De Lally
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Afonso de Albuquerque
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Solution

The correct option is A Commodore Barnet
The First Carnatic War (1744-48) was triggered by the War of the Austrian Succession, and saw the French win a series of victories over their English rivals in the south of India, although the pre-war situation was restored by the Treaty of Aix-le-Chapelle. Commodore Barnet the British naval officer arrived in India with troops during the first Carnatic War. He was an officer of the Royal Navy.

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