Nawab Sadatullah Khan and the English: Tensions Over Madras, 1711–1725

Nawab Sadatullah Khan and the English: Tensions Over Madras, 1711–1725: complex relations between the English East India Company and Nawab Sadatullah Khan in early 18th-century Madras, including disputes over the Five New Villages

Death of Asaf Jah and the Carnatic Succession Crisis of 1748

Death of Asaf Jah and the Carnatic Succession Crisis of 1748: Explore the dramatic succession crisis in the Carnatic following Nizam Asaf Jah I’s death in 1748, as Muzaffar Jang, Chanda Sahib, and the French challenged Nawab Anwaru’d-din

The Battle of Ambur: Nawab Anwaru’d-din Khan’s Biography and the Carnatic Succession Crisis

The Battle of Ambur: Nawab Anwaru’d-din Khan’s Biography and the Carnatic Succession Crisis: Explore the life of Nawab Anwaru’d-din Khan, his valiant stand at the Battle of Ambur in 1749, and the ensuing power struggles involving Chanda Sahib

The Fall of an Impregnable Fortress: French Conquest of Gingee, September 1750

The Fall of an Impregnable Fortress: French Conquest of Gingee, September 1750: Explore the French conquest of Gingee Fort in September 1750, a daring victory led by Charles de Bussy that exposed Nasir Jang’s vulnerabilities

Sankagiri Fort: Complete History, Structure, and Significance

Sankagiri Fort: Complete History, Structure, and Significance: Explore Sankagiri Fort—its complete history, from Vijayanagara rule to British control, including the execution of Dheeran Chinnamalai.

Wandiwash Fort: History, Battle of 1760 and How to Visit Vandavasi

Wandiwash Fort: History, Battle of 1760 and How to Visit Vandavasi: Wandiwash Fort in Vandavasi, Tamil Nadu — the colonial-era fortress that shaped South Indian history. Full history, key events, and visitor guide

The Madurai Sultanate (1335–1378): Rule, Violence, and Resistance in Medieval South India

The Madurai Sultanate (1335–1378): Rule, Violence, and Resistance in Medieval South India: A detailed history of the Madurai Sultanate (1335–1378), covering its rulers, conflicts, governance, and eventual fall under Vijayanagara.