The Tiger of Mysore

Nawab Saadatullah Khan I, originally named Muhammad Sayyid, was born in Bijapur into a Nawayat Konkani Muslim family. His father’s name was Muhammad Ali. In his early years, Saadatullah Khan entered administrative service under the declining Bijapur Sultanate, and later under the Mughal Empire. Recognised for his loyalty and capability, he rose in the ranks of the Mughal administration, eventually becoming a trusted officer in the Deccan region. In 1700, the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb appointed him as the Subahdar (governor) of the Carnatic region. This area stretched over much of present-day Tamil Nadu and parts of southern Andhra Pradesh. Though he was technically under the control of the Nizam of Hyderabad, Saadatullah Khan began asserting more direct authority over the Carnatic. By 1710, he moved the seat of power from Gingee to Arcot, which he fortified and developed into a political and military stronghold. This marked the beginning of Arcot as the capital of the Carnat...

THE FORGOTTEN TOMB OF A SUFI SAINT in Gurramkonda Gurramkonda, a small town nestled in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India, is known for its scenic beauty, historical significance, and the spiritual aura that envelops the region. Amidst the lush greenery and rolling hills of Gurramkonda lies a hidden gem that has, over the years, been obscured by the sands of time – the forgotten tomb of a Sufi saint. This mystical resting place holds secrets of a bygone era and a spiritual legacy that deserves to be rediscovered and celebrated. A Journey into the Past The story of the forgotten tomb begins centuries ago when Sufism, a mystical branch of Islam, began to spread its wings across the Indian subcontinent. Sufi saints played a pivotal role in disseminating the message of love, tolerance, and spirituality. Many of them chose remote and serene locations to meditate, preach, and connect with the divine. The tomb in Gurramkonda is believed to house the mortal remains of o...

Tomb of Ahmed khan  In the middle of bustling town of silicon city that is Bengaluru there is at tomb standing silently behind HAL old airport road, near a dargah of Sufi saint Hazrat Nanawali Shah Rahmatullahi Alaih, here everyday many people visit to seek the blessings from Sufi saint. Here hardly anyone notice or even knows that there is very old Tomb just behind the dargah of Hazrat Nana wali Shah Rahmatullahi alaih, this Tomb is almost forgotten from the history and also from the memories of people. The first impression I had when I visited this Tomb was that this might belong to some other Sufi saint from 1900s but I was astonished after I translated the inscription that is placed near the entrance on a small stone slab. Stone inscription at the entrance of tomb It says Bismillahirrahmanirrahim la ilaha illallah muhammadur rasulullah  Khatba e Tariq Ahmed Khan marhum Farzand e subedar Bahadur Farid K...