Which state/s had French influence at its/their court/s?
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Mysore and Hyderabad
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Avadh
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Carnatic
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Tanjore
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Correct answer
Explanation
Mysore under Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan had significant French influence in their military and administration through French advisors like Lally and Bussy. Hyderabad (Nizam's territory) also had French military presence under General Bussy and later French officers. Other states like Awadh, Carnatic, and Tanjore had British or other European influences.