Dramatic final assault and capture of Gingee fortress in 1697 ended twelve years of siege warfare. Discover coordinated attack, capture of 4,000 civilians
Tag: Rajaram
Dive into the history of Chhatrapati Rajaram at Gingee. This tag covers his succession after Sambhaji Maharaj, his escape from Raigad, and the establishment of the Maratha court at Gingee Fort. Essential reading for researchers of 17th-century South Indian history, the Mughal-Maratha conflict, and the resilient defense of the Carnatic against Emperor Aurangzeb.
Rajaram made Great Escape from Gingee: The Inside Story of Military Betrayal
The fall of Gingee fortress in 1697 appeared to be a great Mughal victory, but the reality was far more complex and shocking. Thanks to the detailed testimony of Bhimsen, a contemporary observer whose accounts are considered as valuable as modern war correspondents, we now know the true story of what happened during those final […]
Santaji’s Defeats and the Collapse of Maratha Unity at Gingee (1696-1697)
The year 1696 marked a turning point in the Gingee siege as Maratha fortunes began to decline due to military defeats and devastating internal conflicts that tore apart their leadership. Santaji’s Military Defeats In April 1696, Santaji suffered a significant defeat near Arni at the hands of Zulfikar Khan. This loss forced Zulfikar Khan to […]
The Siege of Gingee: Zulfikar Khan’s Secret Deal with the Marathas
Learn about Zulfikar Khan’s secret negotiations with Maratha king Rajaram during the Siege of Gingee in the 1690s as recorded by French Governor François Martin
The Forgotten Hero: Rise of Harji Raja and Fall at India’s Most Impregnable Fort
Meet Harji Raja Mahadik, the brilliant Maratha commander who conquered Gingee fort for Shivaji but was betrayed by his own brother-in-law Sambhaji.
The Unnamed Queen of Rajaram – A Forgotten Tragedy at Rajagiri Fort
Explore the tragic history of Gingee Fort’s nine-year Mughal siege. Uncover story of an Maratha queen who chose to leap from the ramparts rather than capture