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Army leader in Shivajiraje's Army From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tanaji Kaloji Malusare[4] or Subedar Tanaji Malusare was a military commander of the Maratha kingdom and a companion of Shivaji. A local poet Tulsidas,[lower-alpha 1] wrote a powada describing Subhedar Tanhaji's heroics and sacrifice of life in the Battle of Sinhagad, which has since made him a popular figure in Indian folklore.[5][6][7][lower-alpha 2]
Tanaji Kaloji Malusare | |
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![]() Bronze bust of Subhedar Tanhaji Malusare at Sinhagad | |
Born | Godavli, Javali Taluka, Satara, Maharashtra[citation needed] |
Died | 4 February 1670 Sinhagad, Maharashtra, India |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | Maratha Army |
Years of service | c. 1646–1670 |
Rank | Subedar[1] |
Known for | |
Battles/wars | Capture of Torna fort[2] Battle of Pratapgarh Battle of Jawali[3] Battle of Sinhagad † |
Relations | Kaloji Malusare (father) Savitri Bai (wife) Raybaji Malusare (son) |
According to the historian David Hardiman, Kolis were the early helpers of Shivaji Maharaj in a revolt. Tanhaji Malusare is one such prominent example whose name is memorizalized due to his act of capturing the fort of Singhad and handing it to Shivaji.[9] Tanhaji's father's name was Kaloji Malusare.[citation needed]
Early military career
According to many historians including Jadunath Sarkar, Tanaji was involved in the capture of Torna fort or Battle of Torna (1646). In 1646, Shivaji along with his fellow commanders Netaji Palkar, Yesaji Kank, Baji Phalaskar and Tanaji Malusare captured the fort of Torna[10] taking advantage of the illness of the Adil Shahi Sultan, Mohammad Adil Shah.
As an official Army Officer
Tanaji was with Shivaji Maharaj around the time when he took his pledge at Rayareshwar temple to establish a sovereign kingdom. He was the commander of Maratha troops in the Battle of Jawali[3] and also in the Battle of Pratapgarh, where Shivaji Maharaj killed Afzal Khan.[citation needed]
Final Battle and Death
Shivaji following his reconquest, he sent Maratha forces under the command of Tanaji Malusare to recapture the fort of Sinhagad (then,Kondhana fort) at the night of 4 February 1670. Mughal Kiledar (fortress commander), Udaybhan Rathore and Tanaji was martyred in the battle but However, the Marathas recaptured the fort.
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