-
Raja Swarup Singh and his son Raja Desingh of Gingee (Senji)
Gingee Fort is one of the few surviving forts in Tamil Nadu, India, and it holds a significant place in India’s history. Located in the Villupuram district, the Fort lies about 160 km from Chennai on the Tindivanam–Thiruvannamalai Highway and about 68 km from Pondicherry. Over the centuries, Gingee has been ruled by the Vijayanagara Nayaks, Islamic Sultans, Marathas, the powerful Mughals, as
-
Fall of the Vijayanagara Empire
The Vijayanagara Empire was founded in 1336 by Harihara I and Bukka Raya I of the Sangama dynasty. Under the leadership of Krishna Deva Raya (r. 1509-1529), the empire reached its pinnacle, marked by territorial expansion, economic prosperity, and the flourishing of arts and culture. During this golden age, the Vijayanagara Empire became a major centre of commerce, with a thriving
-
Third Anglo-Mysore War and Tipu Sultan’s two sons
The Third Anglo-Mysore War (1789–1792) marked a significant turning point for both South India and Tipu Sultan. Following his defeat by the British, Tipu Sultan was compelled to accept a stringent treaty. Negotiations occurred on February 26, 1792, and the treaty was signed on March 19. The Treaty included the following: 1. One-half of the kingdom,
-
Colonel Colin Mackenzie – the first Surveyor General of India
Colonel Colin Mackenzie (1754–1821) was a Scottish military officer in the British East India Company and the first Surveyor General of India, a position he assumed in 1815. He was born in Stornoway, located on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. He left behind a massive collection of manuscripts and drawings gathered between 1784 and 1821. Collected mainly in southern India, but
