Vellore Fort

Vellore Fort has a rich and complex history, having been ruled by various dynasties including the Vijayanagara Empire, the Bijapur Sultanate, the Marathas, and the British. Constructed in the 16th century by the Vijayanagara rulers, it later fell into the hands of the Bijapur Sultanate before being captured by the Marathas under Shivaji. In the 18th century, the British East India Company gained control of the fort and used it as a strategic military outpost. It famously served as a prison for Tipu Sultan's family and the last King of Kandy, Sri Lanka. The Vellore Mutiny of 1806, considered a precursor to the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, took place within its walls, marking a significant event in the history of British rule in India. The fort stands as a testament to the region's tumultuous past.