Uncover the causes behind the May 1712 peace treaty between Swarup Singh of Gingee and the English at Fort St. David, driven by war’s devastating costs
Month: August 2025
Peace in May 1712: Ending the War Between Swarup Singh and the English
Discover the May 1712 peace treaty that ended the war between Swarup Singh of Gingee and the English at Fort St. David, mediated by M. Hebert
The War Under Raworth: Swarup Singh’s Conflict with the English, 1711–1712
Explore the intense 1711–1712 war between Swarup Singh of Gingee and the English at Fort St. David under Ralph Raworth, marked by fierce battles, economic ruin
Swarup Singh and the English: Retaliation and Escalation in the Carnatic -1711
Explore the English retaliation against Swarup Singh in 1711, following the capture of two officers at Gingee Fort, as Fort St. David’s aggressive campaigns
Swarup Singh’s Capture of English Officers: A Crisis at Gingee Fort
Swarup Singh’s Capture of English Officers: A Crisis at Gingee Fort, sparking costly conflict with Fort St. David and English East India company
Swarup Singh: The Bundela Prince’s Quest for Independence in the Carnatic
Discover Swarup Singh rise to independence as Gingee’s commander, his defiance of Mughal tributes, and his strained relations with the English in the Carnatic
Sadatullah Khan: The Rise of a Nawab in the Carnatic
Explore the rise of Sadatullah Khan, from a humble Nawayat to the Nawab of Carnatic, shaping Mughal rule in South India with justice and diplomacy 1710 to 1732.