what was the significance of the battle of kalakadu
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Kalakadu Battle Besides the1000 sepoys of the Company, Mahfuzkhanreceived 600 more sent by the Nawab. He alsohad the support of cavalry and foot soldiersfrom the Carnatic. Before Mahfuzkhancouldstation his troops near Kalakadu, 2000soldiers from Travancore joined the forcesof PuliThevar...
Kalakadu Battle Besides the1000 sepoys of the Company, Mahfuzkhanreceived 600 more sent by the Nawab. He alsohad the support of cavalry and foot soldiersfrom the Carnatic.
1.. With the support of the East India company Arcot Nawab Mohamed Ali wanted to bring Madurai and Tirunelveli regions which were under the command of Nawab Chandra Sahib’s agents.
2. These agents got the support of Tamil Palayakkarars and had close relationship with Puli Thevar.
3. An army was sent under the head of Mahfiizkhan to capture Tirunelveli.
4. Before he station his troops near Kalakadu 2000 soldiers from Travancore joined the forces of Puli Thevar.
5. In the Battle of Kalakadu Mahfiizkhan troops were routed.
6. The organized resistance of the Palayakkarars under Puli Thevar gave an opportunity to the English to interfere directly in the affairs of Tirunelveli.