In another disputed succession of the Carnatic, which spans the southeastern tip of India, the French-supported nizam, Chanda Sahib, was appointed as the Nawab of the Carnatic.
In another disputed succession of the Carnatic which was ruled by the Nizam's deputy, the Nawab of Arcot. The French-supported Chanda Sahib and he was appointed as the Nawab of the Carnatic.