VELLORE MUTINY

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY – HISTORIA – VELORE MUTINY

On 10th July 1806, the sepoys who had gathered killed 14 British officers and 115 Englishmen of the 69th Regiment. The mutiny started during midnight and by dawn, the fort had been captured by them. They raised the flag of the Mysore Sultanate over the fort. They also declared Tipu Sultan’s son Fateh Hyder as the king.

We cannot stop natural disasters but we can arm ourselves with knowledge: so many lives wouldn't have to be lost if there was enough disaster preparedness. ... Some people don't like change, but you need to embrace change if the alternative is disaster.

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY – HISTORIA – NATIONAL DISASTER DAY

Held every 13 October, the day Celebrates how people and communities around the world are reducing their exposure to disasters and raising awareness about the importance of reining in the risks that they face. We cannot stop natural disasters but we can arm ourselves with knowledge: so many lives wouldn’t have to be lost if…