The invaders took Tanjore by storm and, leaving the stronghold of Trichinopoly untouched, reached Madurai, wherein they took part in the quarrel between Meenakshi and Vangaru Tirumala. The latter approached Safdar Ali Khan with an offer of 30,000 gold and silver coins if he would oust the Meenakshi in favour of himself.
The invaders stormed Tanjore, leaving Trichinopoly unharmed, and reached Madurai where they participated in Meenakshi's dispute against Vangaru Tirumala. The latter approached Safdar Ali Khan with a proposal of 30,000 gold and silver coins if he would remove Meenakshi in favor of himself.