Discover Raja Desing brief but bold rule over Gingee Fort in 1714, his journey from Bundelkhand, and his defiance against Mughal orders
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.
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
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