Explore Swarup Singh and his early relations with the English at Fort St. David, from peaceful coexistence to the renters’ crisis and war of 1710–1712
Tag: Fort St. David
Explore the history of Fort St. David in Cuddalore, a major British East India Company stronghold linked to Gingee, the Carnatic Wars, and colonial South India.
Swarup Singh: The Bundela Prince’s Quest for Independence in the Carnatic
Discover Swarup Singh rise to independence as Gingee’s commander, his defiance of Mughal tributes, and his strained relations with the English in the Carnatic
The Siege of Gingee Continues: Internal Betrayal and Maratha Reinforcements (1694-1696)
Discover how internal dissensions in Zulfikar Khan’s camp and the arrival of Maratha reinforcements under Santaji and Dhanaji during Siege of Gingee 1694-1696
Zulfikar Khan’s Coastal Campaign for Power and Plunder
Explore Zulfikar Khan’s Coastal Campaign in South India, his dealings with the English, and his alleged treason against Emperor Aurangzeb.
How the English Bought Fort St. David: A 17th Century Real Estate Deal That Changed History
Imagine trying to buy a massive, well-built fort in 1690 – complete with haggling, bribes, and a ceremonial cannon shot to mark your territory. This is exactly what happened when the English East India Company purchased Fort St. David, and it’s a story that reads like a mix of business drama and adventure tale. The […]
Raja Ram’s Strategic Administration at Gingee: A Tale of Survival and Governance
In the annals of Maratha history, few periods are as compelling as Raja Ram’s administration at Gingee during the late 17th century. Faced with the imprisonment of Chhatrapati Sahu by the Mughals, Raja Ram established an alternative power center in South India that would test the limits of political survival and administrative innovation. The Political […]