Carnatic Treaty facts for kids
The Carnatic Treaty was an important agreement signed on 26 July 1801. It was made between the Nawab (a powerful ruler) of Arcot and the East India Company. This company was a British trading group that became very powerful in India. The treaty was one of the ways the British Empire gained control over parts of the Indian subcontinent, which later became known as British India.
Under this treaty, the Nawab had to give up several districts to the East India Company. These areas included North Arcot, South Arcot, Tiruchirappalli, Madurai, and Tirunelveli. The Nawab also had to hand over all his power to manage these lands to the Company.
How It Started
This treaty led to the end of the power of many local leaders in Tamil Nadu. The East India Company took direct control over the region, which was then called Tamilagam. A system where local warrior chiefs, called Palayakkarars, ruled also ended. These chiefs had to destroy their forts and send away their armies. This gave the East India Company complete control over the area.
What Happened Next
Because of the treaty, the Nawab of Arcot gave all his lands to the British rule. This included the areas controlled by the Polygars, who were also local chiefs. In return, the Nawab was allowed to keep a small part of the money earned from the lands. This was about one-fifth of the total income, which was 12 lakhs (a large sum of money) each year.
See also
- Carnatic Wars
- Treaty of Pondicherry
- Treaty of Seringapatam
