Indian Culture

Q. The first Carnatic War between the French and the English took place between:

A
1546 and 1548
B
1646 and 1648
C
1446 and 1448
D
1746 and 1748

Correct Answer

1746 and 1748

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    C)Qutbuddin Aibak
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    B)Charles Wilkins
    C)Alexander Hamilton
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