sentences:  Tanjore Kingdom was recently (1740) attacked and subjugated by Chanda Sahib, compelling them to cede Karaikal to the French, who were Chanda Sahib’s new ally.Also Chanda Sahib was left on his own by his Uncle Carnatic Nawab, but still suspicious over the former's ambitions.Bangaru Tirumala and the Tanjore King joined together and called in assistance of the Marathas of Satara in Bombay.