With reference to the early English commercial attempts in Patna, consider the following statements: 1. The first English attempt to establish trade in Patna was made in 1620 under Robert Hughes and John Parker. 2. The English successfully established a permanent, continuous factory in Patna in 1651. 3. Job Charnock served as the chief of the English factory at Patna from 1664 to 1680. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Options:

• A: 1 and 2 only
• B: 2 and 3 only
• C: 1, 2 and 3
• D: 1 and 3 only

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