Consider the role of the Marathas in the Second Carnatic War:
1. Maratha general Morari Rao acted as a mercenary force supporting the English and Muhammad Ali at Trichinopoly.
2. The Marathas initially supported Chanda Sahib but changed sides after receiving British bribes.
3. The Marathas used this opportunity to capture Pondicherry from the French briefly.
Which of the statements are correct?

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Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect. Morari Rao joined Clive and Saunders because he was impressed by Clive's defense of Arcot, not due to direct bribery or expansion into Pondicherry.

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