Consider the following regarding the English EIC's expansion:
1. The English were careful to obtain local 'Sanads' (permits) for trade in addition to imperial firmans.
2. The English sought to align with local power-brokers to secure factory land.
3. The English successfully avoided all political conflicts with local powers until 1750.
Which are correct?

Question

Consider the following regarding the English EIC's expansion:
1. The English were careful to obtain local 'Sanads' (permits) for trade in addition to imperial firmans.
2. The English sought to align with local power-brokers to secure factory land. 
3. The English successfully avoided all political conflicts with local powers until 1750. 
Which are correct?

Accepted Answer

Statement 3 is incorrect. There were several local conflicts (e.g., Child's War) before 1750.

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