However , historian Suryanath U. Kamath feels the Mughals may have considered Mysore an ally , a situation brought about by Mughal -- Maratha competition for supremacy in southern India .
Mughul records claim a regular tribute ( peshkash ) was paid by Mysore .
Historian Suryanath U. Kamath feels the Mughul may have considered Mysore an ally , a situation brought about by Mughul -- Maratha competition for supremacy in southern India .
Mughul records claim a regular tribute ( peshkash ) was paid by Mysore .