Dramatic final assault and capture of Gingee fortress in 1697 ended twelve years of siege warfare. Discover coordinated attack, capture of 4,000 civilians
Author: Prabakaran D
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
The Treachery of Zulfikar Khan: The Murder of Yachama Nayak
Discover the shocking story of how the Zulfikar Khan treacherously murdered Yachama Nayak, leading to family’s tragic sacrifice , desperate fight for survival.
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.