This blog post explores the military tactics and challenges faced by Mughal commander Zulfikar Khan during his campaigns against Maratha forces.
Author: Prabakaran D
Prince Kam Baksh’s Secret Correspondence: Betrayal, Espionage,
During the great siege of Gingee, a young Mughal prince named Kam Baksh secretly allied with the Maratha king, Raja Ram. Uncover the story of his betrayal
Capture of Mughal Officers and Maratha Expansion in Gingee (1692–1693)
Discover how Santaji and Dhanaji captured Mughal officers Ali Mardan Khan and Ismail Khan Makha during the Maratha–Mughal conflict at Gingee (1692–1693)
The Impossible Siege: How Gingee Fort Defied the Mighty Mughal Army
Explore the dramatic siege operations at Gingee fort in 1690, where Maratha defenders outsmarted Mughal forces through clever tactics and secret gates
A House Divided: The Bitter Clash Between Maratha Commanders at Gingee
Explore the dramatic internal conflict between Maratha commanders Harji Raja and Kesava Pant at Gingee fort in the late 17th century.
The Forgotten Hero: Rise of Harji Raja and Fall at India’s Most Impregnable Fort
Meet Harji Raja Mahadik, the brilliant Maratha commander who conquered Gingee fort for Shivaji but was betrayed by his own brother-in-law Sambhaji.
Maratha Administration in the Carnatic Ginjee
Maratha Administration in the Carnatic: How Sivaji Built an Empire 700 Miles from Home
When Chhatrapati Sivaji conquered the Carnatic in 1677, skeptics dismissed it as a temporary raid.