Historical Timeline of Vellore
Vellore has a rich past which started with the building of the Vellore Fort by Vijayanagara King in 16th century AD. This timeline details the history of Vellore from ancient times till modern day with the help of pictures.Vellore fort was built by a Vijayanagara King.
16th century ADVellore became the capital of Vijayanagara Empire.
1606 ADBattle of Toppur, a largest war in South India, was fought
1616 ADThe Sultan of Bijapur captured the Vellore fort from the Vijayanagara Kings.
1656 ADThe throne was acquired by the Marathas from the Bijapur Sultans.
1678 ADThe Mughals of the Delhi Army captured the fort strengthening the Muslim governors of Deccan.
1707 ADAmbur war.
1749 ADArcot war
1751 ADVandavasi war
1760 ADThe ruling Nawab (Mughal) was supported by the British to fight against French troops in all the battles.
The Britishers held the Vellore fort as a garrison till Indian Independence.
1760 AD-1947Vellore mutiny or First war of Indian Independence occurred.
1806 ADThe famous Vellore Jail was inaugurated
1830 ADThe American Arcot Mission College was established.
1898 ADThe Christian Medical College (CMC) hospital was set up.
1900 ADVellore clock tower was built.
1920 ADAmirthi Zoological Park was inaugurated.
1967Sripuram Golden Temple was open to devotees.
2007