The EIC suffered a major setback during 'Child's War' (1686-90). Why?
1. It was an unsuccessful attempt to bypass Mughal taxes.
2. Aurangzeb expelled the English from his dominions.
3. The company had to pay a massive indemnity to apologize to the Emperor.
Which are correct?

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All correct. This war humbled the EIC and forced them to seek peace from Aurangzeb.

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The EIC suffered a major setback during 'Child's War' (1686-90). Why? 1. It was an unsuccessful attempt to bypass Mughal taxes. 2. Aurangzeb expelled the English from his dominions. 3. The company had to pay a massive indemnity to apologize to the Emperor. Which are correct?