Notes on Indian History

In 1779, Hyder Ali captured the fort of Chitradurga after defeating Madakari Nayaka V . The Chitradurga Nayakas hold a special place in Karnataka's

After Tipu Sultan's defeat in the 3rd Anglo-Mysore War, his two sons, Abdul Khaliq and Muiz-ud-din, were handed over as hostages to the British on

Farid was born around 1480 during the reign of Sultan Bahlol Lodi (r: 1451-1489). His grandfather, Ibrahim Sur, and father, Hasan, migrated to India w

Salim Shah Suri was the youngest son and successor of Sher Shah Suri. If you missed Part 1 of his reign, you can find it Here . In Part 1, we discussed

In a previous post, we discussed Hyder Ali's second invasion of Malabar in 1773, with the narrative extending until the year 1776 .<b> Hyder Ali and th

In a previous post , we discussed the conquest of Malabar by Nawab Hyder Ali Khan (r: 1761-82) in 1766. In December 1768, the Mysore army left Malabar a

Palakkad, also known as Palghat and Palakkattussery (alternatively spelled as Palighat, Palacacherry, Palghatcheri, Palaghatchery), is often referred

Sultan Qaiqabad, who reigned over Delhi from 1286 to 1290, was the grandson of Balban. The 18-year-old Sultan was addicted to wine and other sensual p

In a previous post , we discussed the defeat of Khusru Khan's forces in the Battle of Sarsuti . When the defeated royal army returned to Delhi, Khusr