INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MODERN INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Madras was returned by the French to the British in 1748 by the Treaty of
A
Paris
B
Delhi
C
London
D
Aix-la-Chapelle
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle in 1748 ended the Anglo-French struggle. Under this, the French returned Madras to the British in exchange for Cape Breton Island in North America.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle brought to an end the War of Austrian Succession. By the terms of the treaty the succession of Maria Theresa was confirmed for all territories except Glatz and Silesia, which were retained by Prussia.

Detailed explanation-3: -Madras was returned to England in 1748 to restore peace.

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