[1] In 1834, the British East India Company invaded Kodagu (then known as Coorg).

The British army consisted of more than 6000 men and was divided into four columns who entered Kodagu from different directions.

Major Bird led his remaining men and quickly retreated several miles to try another route.

[1][4][5][6][7][8][9] On behalf of Chikka Vira Rajendra the Raja, Diwan Lakshminarayana and Mahomed Taker Khan made peace with the British on 4th April and Diwan Bopu surrendered on 5th April.

On 10th April, the Raja and his wives left Nalknad palace and entered Madikeri to surrender to the British.