The death of the Nizam-ul-Mulk, the Nizam of Hyderabad, in 1748, had sparked a civil war for succession, now known as the Second Carnatic War, in the south between Mir Ahmad Ali Khan (Nasir Jung), the son of the Nizam-ul-Mulk, and Hidayat Muhi ud-Din Sa'adu'llah Khan (Muzaffar Jung), the grandson of Nizam-ul-Mulk.
This opens a window of opportunity for Chanda Sahib, who wants to become Nawab of Arcot.
He joins the cause of Muzaffar Jung and begins to conspire against the Nawab Anwaruddin Muhammed Khan in Arcot.
Together, they plan to gather their powers in the south with the help of the Nawab of Kadapa and ally themselves with the French.
Their plans score a success when Hindus from Kurnnool ally with them.
