Discover Raja Desing’s bold stand in 1714 as Nawab Sadatullah Khan prepared a massive army to seize Gingee Fort, setting the stage for a dramatic clash
Month: August 2025
Raja Desing Short Rule in Gingee: A Tale of Courage and Defiance (1714)
Discover Raja Desing brief but bold rule over Gingee Fort in 1714, his journey from Bundelkhand, and his defiance against Mughal orders
Swarup Singh’s Death 1714: A Turning Point for Gingee Fort
Discover the 1714 Swarup Singh’s Death, Raja of Gingee, exploring the financial, imperial, and health pressures that ended his reign
Causes That Hastened the 1712 Peace Treaty with Swarup Singh
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
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