Consider the following statements regarding the influence of the 'Great Mughals' on early European trade:
1. The decline of Mughal central authority after Aurangzeb facilitated European political interference in regional affairs.
2. The 'Farman' system was initially effective but became a source of constant friction as regional governors ignored imperial orders.
3. The French were the first to openly challenge the Mughal authority by militarizing their trade factories.
Which of the statements are correct?

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Statement 3 is incorrect. While the French did militarize, they were not the first to challenge; the English (e.g., Child's War) had challenged Mughal authority earlier.

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