What strategic dilemma led Robert Clive to propose the audacious siege of Arcot in 1751?
1. To relieve the pressure on Trichinopoly, where Muhammad Ali was heavily besieged by Chanda Sahib.
2. To capture the main French treasury located at Arcot.
3. To capture Chanda Sahib who was hiding inside Fort Arcot.
Which of the statements are correct?

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Clive realized that attacking Chanda Sahib's capital, Arcot, would force him to divert troops away from Trichinopoly, saving the English-backed candidate.

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