Vellore Mutiny
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The Vellore mutiny, or Vellore Revolution, occurred on 10 July 1806 and was the first instance of a large-scale and violent mutiny by Indian sepoys against the East India Company, predating the Indian
Pillar at Hazrath Makkaan Junction commemorating the Vellore sepoy mutiny.
The Vellore Mutiny 1806 Stamp of India - 2006
Vellore Fort
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Vellore Fort is a large 16th-century fort situated in heart of the Vellore city, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India built by the Emperors of Vijayanagara. The fort was at one time the imperial capital
Vellore Mutiny
…Rebellion of 1857 by half a century. The revolt, which took place in the Indian city of Vellore, lasted one full day, during which mutineers seized the Vellore Fort and killed or wounded 200 British troops. The mutiny was subdued by cavalry and artillery from Arcot. Total deaths amongst the mutineers were approximately…
Vellore Kottai
Stone carving of the ceiling with intricate details
European Burying-Ground at Vellore (MacLeod, p.142, 1871)
General Lord Cornwallis receiving Tipu Sultan's sons as hostages in 1792, both of whom were kept captive in Vellore.