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
Author: Prabakaran D
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.
After the Victory: What Happened When the Mughals Finally Took Gingee Fort
The remarkable story of Swarup Singh, a Bundela prince who became governor of Gingee Fort after the Mughals’ seven-year siege, controlling vast territory
When Did Gingee fortress Fall? Solving the Mystery of India’s Most Famous Fortress
Discover true date when fall of Gingee fortress to Mughal forces in 1698. Explore conflicting historical records, calendar confusion, detective work by historians
The Final Assault and Capture of Gingee: Victory, Tragedy, and the End of a Twelve-Year Siege
Dramatic final assault and capture of Gingee fortress in 1697 ended twelve years of siege warfare. Discover coordinated attack, capture of 4,000 civilians
The Siege of Gingee Continues: Internal Betrayal and Maratha Reinforcements (1694-1696)
Discover how internal dissensions in Zulfikar Khan’s camp and the arrival of Maratha reinforcements under Santaji and Dhanaji during Siege of Gingee 1694-1696
The Siege of Gingee: Zulfikar Khan’s Secret Deal with the Marathas
Learn about Zulfikar Khan’s secret negotiations with Maratha king Rajaram during the Siege of Gingee in the 1690s as recorded by French Governor François Martin