The British ignored his overtures for peace until Haider Ali had strategically moved his armies to within five miles of Madras ( modern Chennai ) and was able to successfully sue for peace .
Despite numerical superiority Haider Ali suffered defeats at the battles of Chengham and Tiruvannamalai .
The British ignored Haider Ali 's overtures for peace Haider Ali   Ali had strategically moved his armies to within five miles of Madras ( modern Chennai ) and was able to successfully sue for peace .
Despite numerical superiority Haider Ali suffered defeats at the battles of Chengham and Tiruvannamalai .