Discover the shocking story of how the Zulfikar Khan treacherously murdered Yachama Nayak, leading to family’s tragic sacrifice , desperate fight for survival.
Author: Prabakaran D
Zulfikar Khan’s Coastal Campaign for Power and Plunder
Explore Zulfikar Khan’s Coastal Campaign in South India, his dealings with the English, and his alleged treason against Emperor Aurangzeb.
Yachama Nayak: The Local Chief Who Switched Sides and Paid the Price
Discover how Yachama Nayak, a powerful South Indian chief, switched from Maratha to Mughal side in 1693 and was treacherously killed by Zulfikar Khan
When a Mughal Prince Kambaksh Failed: The Story of Punishment and Forgiveness
Discover the dramatic story of failure of Prince Kambaksh at Gingee fortress and how Emperor Aurangzeb punished his officials in 1693.
The Great Retreat from Gingee: When Starvation Defeated a Mighty Mughal Army
Discover how starvation forced Zulfikar Khan’s Mughal army made Great Retreat from Gingee in 1693. A dramatic tale of survival, desperate peace negotiations
Dalpat Rao of Gingee: The Trusted Lieutenant of Zulfikar Khan
Dalpat Rao was a notable military officer who served under Zulfikar Khan, the Mughal general commanding the long siege of Gingee Fort (1690–1698).Dalpat Rao was a notable military officer who served under Zulfikar Khan, the Mughal general commanding the long siege of Gingee Fort (1690–1698) during Emperor Aurangzeb’s Deccan campaigns. A Hindu by birth, Dalpat Rao rose in prominence as one of the Khan’s most trusted lieutenants, valued for his loyalty, vigilance, and political tact in an era of suspicion and shifting alliances.
The Battle at Desur: How Food Scarcity Nearly Destroyed a Mughal Army
Discover the dramatic Battle at Desur (1693) where Mughal forces under Zulfikar Khan faced starvation, strategic retreats, and fierce Maratha resistance.