Unveiling the history, mystery, and majesty of Gingee Fort
This section examines the Mughal period of Gingee Fort, focusing on the famous eight-year siege led by Mughal general Zulfiqar Khan Nusrat Jung under the orders of Aurangzeb. The struggle with the Marathas ended in 1698 when the Mughals finally captured the powerful fortress.
The Nawabs of Arcot presided over one of the most turbulent eras in South Indian history. Mughal appointees who became independent sovereigns, they ruled the Carnatic from 1690 to 1855, fighting off Marathas, outmanoeuvring the French, and ultimately losing everything to the British East India Company. This is their complete story.
The mid-18th century in the Carnatic region of South India was a whirlwind of political intrigue, alliances, and battles, as Mughal authority waned and European powers like the French and English vied for influence. At the center of this turmoil was Nawab Anwaru’d-din Khan, whose life and death marked a pivotal shift in regional power […]
The death of Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah I in 1748 marked a pivotal moment in the history of the Deccan and the Carnatic, triggering a succession crisis that reverberated across South India. His passing unleashed a power struggle involving Mughal nobles, regional warlords, and European powers, particularly the French, who sought to exploit the ensuing chaos. […]
Discover Turmoil at Gingee Fort, marked by administrative changes, Periya Aiya’s rebellion, and rivalry between Muthumalla Reddi and Ananda Ranga Pillai
Explore Nizam’s intervention in Carnatic 1743, a saga of Mughal authority, Maratha resistance, and the tragic murder of young prince Muhammad Sayyid Khan
Dive into brief rule of Nawab Safdar Ali Khan of Arcot, his dealings with the Nizam, familial betrayals, and assassination by Murtaza Ali
Explore the Carnatic Politics 1734–1750 , marked by Chanda Sahib’s rise, Rani Minakshi’s fall, the Maratha invasion, Battle of Damalcherry