With the decline of the Mughal Empire, the French decided to intervene in Indian political affairs to protect their interests, notably by forging alliances with local rulers in south India.
Da det mogulske kejserrige stod for fald, bestemte franskmændene sig for at gå ind i Indiens politiske affærer for at beskytte sine interesser, herunder ved at indgå alliancer med lokale ledere i Sydindien.