Discover Turmoil at Gingee Fort, marked by administrative changes, Periya Aiya’s rebellion, and rivalry between Muthumalla Reddi and Ananda Ranga Pillai
Tag: Carnatic history
Posts about Carnatic history, including the Nawabs of Arcot, regional kingdoms, and the Carnatic Wars that transformed South Indian politics in the 18th century.
Nizam’s Intervention in the Carnatic (1743): Power, Intrigue, and Tragedy
Explore Nizam’s intervention in Carnatic 1743, a saga of Mughal authority, Maratha resistance, and the tragic murder of young prince Muhammad Sayyid Khan
Safdar Ali Khan: Rule, Intrigue, and Assassination in the Carnatic
Dive into brief rule of Nawab Safdar Ali Khan of Arcot, his dealings with the Nizam, familial betrayals, and assassination by Murtaza Ali
Carnatic Politics 1734–1750: A Tumultuous Era of Intrigue and Conquest
Explore the Carnatic Politics 1734–1750 , marked by Chanda Sahib’s rise, Rani Minakshi’s fall, the Maratha invasion, Battle of Damalcherry
Religious Conflicts and Nawabi Rule: The Carnatic under Dost Ali Khan
Explore religious conflicts at Gingee Fort and moderate turbulent rule of Nawab Dost Ali Khan in the early 18th century Carnatic, marked by communal disputes
Administrative Organization of the Carnatic under Nawab Saadatullah Khan
Nawab Saadatullah Khan, a prominent figure in the early 18th-century Carnatic, played a pivotal role in organizing the administrative structure of the region. His reign was marked by strategic oversight of numerous forts and territories, as well as a complex succession that shaped the political landscape of Arcot. This blog post delves into the administrative […]
Nawab Sadatullah Khan and the English: Tensions Over Madras, 1711–1725
complex relations between the English East India Company and Nawab Sadatullah Khan in early 18th-century Madras, including disputes over the Five New Villages