complex relations between the English East India Company and Nawab Sadatullah Khan in early 18th-century Madras, including disputes over the Five New Villages
Tag: Fort St. George
Dive into the military and political history of Fort St. George. This tag covers the establishment of the British in Madras, the fort’s architectural evolution, and its role in coordinating military campaigns against the Nawabs and French forces. Essential reading for researchers of colonial fortifications, the White Town, and 18th-century South Indian power shifts.
The Ballad of Raja Desing: A Tale of Courage and Defiance in Gingee, 1714
Discover the legendary tale of Raja Desing, young Rajput ruler of Gingee, whose fearless defiance against Nawab Sadatullah Khan celebrated in the Tamil Ballad
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