War of Austrian Succession (jan 1, 1740 – jan 1, 1748)
Description:
- between the various European powers of the time- The conflict was not restricted to Europe but also spilled into their colonial holdings in Asia
- The war established Prussia as a regional hegemon for years to come, altering the very balance of power in Europe
- In India, the rivalry between Britain and France in the Austrian War of Succession resulted in the First Carnatic War
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Date:
jan 1, 1740
jan 1, 1748
~ 8 years