Which fort did Dupleix try to capture but failed?

Fort St. David

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The correct option is A Fort St. David
Dupleix was Governor-General of French India. He made several voyages to the Americas and India. Following the battle of Madras, city of Madras surrendered to the French. In 1746, with the help of a French fleet, Dupleix seized Madras but failed to capture the neighbouring British fort of St. David.

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