Question

Why did French the government recall Dupleix?

• A. It was desiring peace in conflict between the French and the British
• B. It was shifting him somewhere else
• C. He was making blunders
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A It was desiring peace in conflict between the French and the British

He supported Chanda Sahib’s claim to the Nawabship of the Carnatic, and, when the British supported a rival candidate, a largely private war ensued (1751) between the two companies. Mostly as the result of the exploits of Dupleix’s chief rival, the brilliant young British soldier Robert Clive, all the French forces except those in the Deccan were defeated. Dupleix’s grand schemes continued to topple for two more years, and French finances were exhausted in the struggle.

In 1754 Dupleix was recalled to Paris. He had displayed great talents as an organiser, diplomat, and imaginative political visionary, but he had lacked military acumen and the ability to work with others.