Carnatic Sultanate

The Carnatic Sultanate, also known as the Carnatic State or Arcot State, was a kingdom in southern India ruled by Muslim nawabs. Founded around 1690 or 1692 CE, it existed until its dissolution in 1855 CE. The Sultanate initially had its capital at Arcot, later moving it to another location. Operating under the legal authority of the Nizam of Hyderabad, its rule marked a significant period in the history of the Carnatic and Coromandel Coast regions, witnessing the decline of the Mughal Empire and the rise of Maratha and British influence in India.