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Q. To establish French political influence in Sothern India, Dupleix had an opportunity in the disputed succession to the thrones of

A
Hyderabad and Carnatic
B
Delhi and Awadh
C
Travancore
D
Vijayanagar and Ahmednagar

Correct Answer

Hyderabad and Carnatic

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