Tipu retreated before the army , employing scorched - earth tactics to deny his enemy provisions .
In spite of appeals by Cornwallis to Teige Wunt , the nizam 's men continued to consume provisions , and the army 's provisions began to run short .
Tipu retreated before the army , employing scorched - earth tactics to deny Cornwallis ' enemy provisions .
In spite of appeals by Cornwallis to Teige Wunt , the nizam 's men continued to consume provisions , and the army 's provisions began to run short .