French Occupation of Gingee (1750–1761): A Tale of Fortresses and Failure
Explore the French occupation of Gingee Fort (1750–1761), its role in the Carnatic Wars, Clive’s Arcot siege, and its fall to the British in 1761...
The Assassination of Nasir Jang: Unraveling a Treacherous Act in 18th Century India
On a cold December morning in 1750, one of the most shocking betrayals in Indian history unfolded near the ancient fort of Gingee. Nasir Jang,...
The Battle of Ambur: Nawab Anwaru’d-din Khan’s Biography and the Carnatic Succession Crisis
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...
Death of Asaf Jah and the Carnatic Succession Crisis of 1748
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...
