Anglo-Mysore Wars
He declared his independence and then constructed the fort at Chitradurga, Kallina Kote. This territory was sandwiched between the Marathas and Hyder Ali. By doing this, Uchangidurga formed a pivot during the reign of the Nayakas through constant battle. Some of the Nayakas took protection under Marathas and soon this region was captured by Hyder Ali. Thereafter, Tipu Sultan took over the territory till 1799 AD when he was defeated by the British in the Anglo-Mysore Wars.