Consider the following statements about the British Army Officers:

Sir Eyre Coote defeated the French at the Battle of Wandiwash

Arthur Wellesly defeated Tipu Sultan at the Battle of Seringapatam

Sir Charles Napier defeated Marathas in Third Anglo-Maratha War

Which of the above is / are correct statements?

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Sir Eyre Coote defeated the French at the Battle of Wandiwash: This is correct. Sir Eyre Coote led British forces to victory at the Battle of Wandiwash (1760) during the Third Carnatic War, ending French ambitions in India.
Arthur Wellesley defeated Tipu Sultan at the Battle of Seringapatam: This is incorrect. Tipu Sultan was defeated at the Battle of Seringapatam (1799) by General George Harris. Arthur Wellesley played a supporting role in the campaign.
Sir Charles Napier defeated Marathas in Third Anglo-Maratha War: This is incorrect. Sir Charles Napier was not involved in the Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817–1818). The war was led by other British officers, including Lord Hastings.

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Sir Eyre Coote defeated the French at the Battle of Wandiwash: This is correct. Sir Eyre Coote led British forces to victory at the Battle of Wandiwash (1760) during the Third Carnatic War, ending French ambitions in India.
Arthur Wellesley defeated Tipu Sultan at the Battle of Seringapatam: This is incorrect. Tipu Sultan was defeated at the Battle of Seringapatam (1799) by General George Harris. Arthur Wellesley played a supporting role in the campaign.
Sir Charles Napier defeated Marathas in Third Anglo-Maratha War: This is incorrect. Sir Charles Napier was not involved in the Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817–1818). The war was led by other British officers, including Lord Hastings.

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