A town in the present-day south Indian state of Karnataka, which is an important pilgrimage center for Vishnu worshippers and contains a fort that was the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore until its destruction by British forces in 1799. Colonel John Herncastle steals the Moonstone at this battle.
Seringapatam Quotes in The Moonstone
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The Moonstone will have its vengeance yet on you and yours!
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Seringapatam Term Timeline in The Moonstone
The timeline below shows where the term Seringapatam appears in The Moonstone. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Prologue: The Storming of Seringapatam: Chapter 1
...cousin John Herncastle grew apart during their involvement in the attack on the Palace of Seringapatam in 1799. He explains that he will begin before the attack, with the stories his...
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Prologue: The Storming of Seringapatam: Chapter 2
...followed the Moonstone in disguise; by the end of the 18th century, the Sultan of Seringapatam had set it in a dagger’s handle.
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The Loss of the Diamond: Gabriel Betteredge: Chapter 5
...kicked out of the Army at 22. In India, he participated in “the taking of Seringapatam” and switched from one regiment to another, and then another. When he returned, the whole...
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