British authorities in Madras warned Tipu that acts of aggression against Travancore would be met with a British response .
Cornwallis began urging John Holland , the governor of Madras , to begin military preparations .
British authorities in Madras warned Tipu that acts of aggression against Travancore would be met with a British response , and Cornwallis began urging John Holland , the governor of Madras , to begin military preparations .