Question

Why did the company order the army to march to Panchalamkurchi?

Answer 1

Kattabomman tried to establish his influence over Sivagiri, who refused to join with an alliance of the rebels. Kattabomman advanced towards Sivagiri. But the Palayakkar of Sivagiri was a tributary to the Company. So the Company considered the expedition of Kattabomman as a challenge to their authority. So the Company ordered the army to march to Panchalamkuruchi.