Which action by Count de Lally severely weakened the French position in the Deccan?
1. He recalled Bussy from Hyderabad to help in the siege of Madras.
2. He alienated local Indian rulers with his arrogant behavior.
3. He surrendered Pondicherry without a fight.
Which of the statements are correct?

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Statement 3 is incorrect. He defended Pondicherry bravely for 8 months before surrendering in 1761 due to starvation.

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Which action by Count de Lally severely weakened the French position in the Deccan? 1. He recalled Bussy from Hyderabad to help in the siege of Madras. 2. He alienated local Indian rulers with his arrogant behavior. 3. He surrendered Pondicherry without a fight. Which of the statements are correct?