- (a) First Carnatic War (1746-1748): This war was an extension of the War of the Austrian Succession in Europe. It concluded with the signing of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (or Aachen) in 1748, which restored the pre-war status quo in India. - (b) Third Carnatic War (1756-1763): This war was part of the global Seven Years' War. It ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1763. The French lost most of their possessions in India, effectively ending their aspirations for political dominance. - (c) First Anglo-Mysore War (1767-1769): Fought between the British East India Company and Hyder Ali of Mysore. It ended with the signing of the Treaty of Madras in 1769. - (d) Second Anglo-Mysore War (1780-1784): Fought between the British East India Company and Hyder Ali and later Tipu Sultan of Mysore. It concluded with the Treaty of Mangalore in 1784.