Regarding the Battle of Adyar (St. Thome) in 1746, consider the following:
1. It was fought between the French forces and the Nawab of Carnatic, Anwaruddin.
2. It demonstrated that a small, disciplined European force could defeat a much larger traditional Indian army.
3. The French fought this battle to protect the English from the Nawab.
Which of the statements are correct?

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Statement 3 is incorrect. The French fought the Nawab because he demanded they hand over Madras to him after capturing it from the English.

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