Rebellion in the Raj – The Vellore Mutiny of 1806

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:42:27 +0000

Hundreds of lamps flickered & glowed softly, illuminating the two recently built palaces, Tipu Mahal & Hyder Mahal. Women in fine silk ghararas delicately chewed pan & enquired about the bride’s jewellery & mehr (bride price). Men in outlandish turbans drank copious amounts of wine & gossiped about the wedding party. What a downfall from Mysore royalty to pensioners of the British East India Company in a small southern town!