Chanda Sahib invasion of Travancore
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The Chanda Sahib invasion of Travancore was a military expedition of the Carnatic Sultanate under Chanda Sahib against the Kingdom of Travancore in 1740, in South India. In the event, the Carnatic Sultanate invaded the Kingdom of Travancore,[1] resulting in the Carnatic forces defeating the Travancore army led by Ramayyan Dalawa.[2][3]
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Chanda Sahib Baba Sahib |
Marthanda Varma Ramayya Dalawa | ||||||
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Chanda Sahib occupied Travancore territories such as Nagarcoil, Suchindram and Kottar. Marthanda Varma, the Travancore King, offered presents to Dost Ali Khan, the Nawab of the Carnatic Sultanate. Dost Ali Khan accepted the presents and gave the territories back to Travancore.[4]