The 'Child's War' (1686-1690) marked a significant shift in EIC policy. Consider the following:
1. It was triggered by the EIC's attempt to collect customs duties from Indian merchants.
2. Sir Josiah Child, the Governor of the EIC, believed that the Company should rule by force in India.
3. The war ended in a decisive British victory, forcing Aurangzeb to grant all trade demands.
Which are correct?

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Statement 3 is incorrect. The British were soundly defeated and had to apologize to Aurangzeb to regain trade privileges.

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