History of Gingee
The founding of the Kon dynasty established Gingee Fort as a fortified royal center.[1] The Gingee country then came under the rule of the Hoysalas in the later part of the 13th and in the first half of the 14th century. From the Hoysalas, it passed to the first rulers of the Vijayanagara empire. The imperial Vijayanagara dominion gradually expanded over Southern India and divided the administration of the tamil country into three important provinces, which were assigned to the Nayaks. These were the Nayaks of Madurai, Nayaks of Tanjore, and Nayaks of Gingee. Information about the Gingee Nayaks and their rule is very scant. It is said that Tupakula Krishnappa Nayaka (1490 to 1521) of a Chandragiri family was the founder of the Nayaka line of Gingee kings.He seems to have ruled along the coast from Nellore to the Kollidam River up to 1521. Under the Nayaks the forts were strengthened and the town was greatly enlarged.
About Gingee fort
Gingee is famous for its Gingee Fort, a popular tourist attraction. The Kon dynasty laid the foundations for the Gingee Fort in 1190. The fort was later built up by the Imperial Cholas in the 12th century. It then passed from the Hoysala Emperors to the Emperors of Vijayanagara. In 1638, Gingee came under the control of the Turko-Persian Bijapur Sultanate. In 1677, the great Maratha monarch Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj conquered it. In 1690, it was captured by the Turko-Persian Mughals, when it became the headquarters of the Carnatic. It changed hands to the French in 1750, and then to the British in 1762. During this time, many sculptural aspects of Gingee were shifted to Pondicherry by the French.
To visit Gingee Fort, guides are available from archaeological office which is on the way to the fort. The office is open for visitors from 9:00 to 17:00 (9am to 5pm). The fee for visitors and tourists for visiting the fort is Rs.10.
Taxi Type Category Capacity Taxi Price with GST
| Vehicle Type | RoundTrip Rate/Km | DropTrip Rate/Km |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan (Swift, Zest, Xcent) | Rs. 13.00 | Rs. 14.00 |
| Etois | Rs. 13.00 | Rs. 15.00 |
| Suv (Lodgy/Xylo/Tavera) | Rs. 17.00 | Rs. 19.00 |
| Innova | Rs. 18.00 | Rs. 20.00 |
| Innova Crysta | Rs. 22.00 | Rs. 44.00 |
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