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Gingee Fort begun 1190 AD; enlarged by Chola dynasty in the 13th century; mainly 16th century by Vijayanagara: 1677 seized by Maratha king Shivaji; 1690, seized by Mughals; French took over in 1750 and built sentry boxes; ceded to British in 1762.
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- Gauvin Alexander Bailey
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- Tuesday 19 February 2019
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- fort, ramparts, sentry box
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