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Created page with "== Background == The Siege of Arcot took place in the Indian subcontinent, during the Carnatic Wars between the British East India Company and the French East India Company, along with their respective Indian allies. The siege was a significant event in the early stages of the British Empire in India. == Prelude to the Siege == In the early 18th century, the Mughal Empire was in decline, and many regional powers were vying for control. The Carnatic region, p..."