The 'John Surman Mission' (1715) led to the famous Farrukhsiyar's Farman. What was the main benefit?
1. Right to mint their own coins.
2. Right to issue 'Dastaks' for duty-free trade in Bengal.
3. Exemption from all taxes across the entire Mughal Empire.
Which are correct?

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Statement 3 is incorrect. The exemption was limited primarily to Bengal.

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The 'John Surman Mission' (1715) led to the famous Farrukhsiyar's Farman. What was the main benefit? 1. Right to mint their own coins. 2. Right to issue 'Dastaks' for duty-free trade in Bengal. 3. Exemption from all taxes across the entire Mughal Empire. Which are correct?