Discover Raja Desing brief but bold rule over Gingee Fort in 1714, his journey from Bundelkhand, and his defiance against Mughal orders
Mughal Empire
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.
Swarup Singh’s Death 1714: A Turning Point for Gingee Fort
Discover the 1714 Swarup Singh’s Death, Raja of Gingee, exploring the financial, imperial, and health pressures that ended his reign
Causes That Hastened the 1712 Peace Treaty with Swarup Singh
Uncover the causes behind the May 1712 peace treaty between Swarup Singh of Gingee and the English at Fort St. David, driven by war’s devastating costs
Peace in May 1712: Ending the War Between Swarup Singh and the English
Discover the May 1712 peace treaty that ended the war between Swarup Singh of Gingee and the English at Fort St. David, mediated by M. Hebert
The War Under Raworth: Swarup Singh’s Conflict with the English, 1711–1712
Explore the intense 1711–1712 war between Swarup Singh of Gingee and the English at Fort St. David under Ralph Raworth, marked by fierce battles, economic ruin
Swarup Singh and the English: Retaliation and Escalation in the Carnatic -1711
Explore the English retaliation against Swarup Singh in 1711, following the capture of two officers at Gingee Fort, as Fort St. David’s aggressive campaigns
Swarup Singh’s Capture of English Officers: A Crisis at Gingee Fort
Swarup Singh’s Capture of English Officers: A Crisis at Gingee Fort, sparking costly conflict with Fort St. David and English East India company