From Sangam Chieftains to British Rule: The Untold History of Baramahal and Its Forts
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From Sangam Chieftains to British Rule: The Untold History of Baramahal and Its Forts
Baramahal — meaning 'Twelve Palaces' — is one of Tamil Nadu's most storied landscapes. Straddling the Krishnagiri plateau, its twelve hill forts witnessed Sangam-age chieftains, the splendour of Vijayanagar, the fury of Mysore's warrior-kings, and finally the colonising hand of the British East India Company.
Battle of Adyar 1746: How French Humiliated strong Arcot army
On a swampy October morning, a tiny force of European soldiers and Indian sepoys changed history. Against all logic, 1,000 men destroyed a 10,000-strong Mughal army. The Battle of Adyar was not just a victory. It was a warning.
Ranjankudi Fort: The 18th-Century Battlefield Where the French Surrendered
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Ranjankudi Fort: The 18th-Century Battlefield Where the French Surrendered
A 15th-century fortress later occupied by the Nawab of Carnatic, Ranjankudi Fort was the site of the 1751 Battle of Valikondah between British and French forces. In 1752, French commander D'Auteuil surrendered here after being denied entry by the local Jagirdar.
Thirumayam Fort: a citadel of Polygar Wars
Built in 1687 by the Ramnad king, Thirumayam Fort witnessed the capture of Kattabomman's brother Oomathurai during the Polygar Wars. Nicknamed "Fort of the Dumb," it features 7th-century rock-cut temples where Shiva and Vishnu share a hillside.
Rayakottai Fort: The Granite Sentinel of the Baramahal
Explore Rayakottai Fort, the historic Baramahal stronghold captured by Tipu Sultan and later the British in 1791. This guide covers the fort's pivotal role in the Mysore Wars, the trek to the granite summit, and the scenic views of Krishnagiri.
Beyond the Walls: 10 Unknown Facts of Gingee Fort
Gingee Fort holds secrets beyond its granite walls. From an unnamed queen who leapt from Rajagiri citadel to a fugitive Mughal prince living in exile, discover ten truly unknown facts about the 'Troy of the East' and its forgotten rulers – including the shepherd chiefs who built it first.
The Second Polygar War (1799-1805): The Bloody Guerrilla Uprising against British
Between 1800 and 1805, a coalition of Tamil chieftains fought the British East India Company in a guerrilla war that stretched from the Coromandel Coast to Malabar. The Second Polygar War was the most coordinated armed uprising in South India before the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857
The First Polygar War (1752-1767): How Puli Thevar and His Rebel Coalition Held the British East India Company at Bay for Fifteen Years
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The First Polygar War (1752-1767): How Puli Thevar and His Rebel Coalition Held the British East India Company at Bay for Fifteen Years
Before the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, before Kittur Chennamma, before the Revolt of 1857, there was Puli Thevar. For fifteen years, this Tamil chieftain from the dusty plains of Tirunelveli fought the mightiest corporation on earth. He won battles. He killed a British colonel. And then he was hanged
Gingee Fort’s Forgotten King: How Raja Tej Singh Became Tamil Folklore’s Desing Raja
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Gingee Fort’s Forgotten King: How Raja Tej Singh Became Tamil Folklore’s Desing Raja
He was only twenty-two years old. He commanded 350 horsemen against an army of 18,000. He lost. But in losing, Raja Tej Singh of Gingee won something greater than any battlefield victory—immortality in the soul of Tamil Nadu.
The Untold Story of Manimangalam and the Sacking of Badami
The year is 642 AD. The great Pallava king Narasimhavarman I, known as Mamallan the great wrestler, shatters the might of the Chalukya emperor Pulakesin II at Manimangalam. It is the first Tamil victory in the deep south, leading to the sacking of Vatapi and a legend carved in stone
