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Tanaji Malusare

Tanaji Malusare was a Maratha military leader who served under Shivaji Maharaj. In 1670, Shivaji ordered Tanaji to capture the fort of Sinhagad from the Mughals. Tanaji led 300 soldiers in an assault on the fort, climbing a cliff with the help of a giant reptile. Though Tanaji was killed in the battle by the Mughal commander Udaybhan, the Marathas eventually captured the fort. Shivaji was deeply saddened by Tanaji's death but praised his bravery, renaming the fort Sinhagad in his honor.

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Tanaji Malusare

Tanaji Malusare was a Maratha military leader who served under Shivaji Maharaj. In 1670, Shivaji ordered Tanaji to capture the fort of Sinhagad from the Mughals. Tanaji led 300 soldiers in an assault on the fort, climbing a cliff with the help of a giant reptile. Though Tanaji was killed in the battle by the Mughal commander Udaybhan, the Marathas eventually captured the fort. Shivaji was deeply saddened by Tanaji's death but praised his bravery, renaming the fort Sinhagad in his honor.

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MIT WORLD PEACE

UNIVERSITY
BIOGRAPHY PRESENTATION
SCHOOL OF COMMERCE
NAME: PRERANA HARISHCHANDRA
PALANDE
CLASS: FYBCOM-A
SUBJECT: WPC 101-A
PRN NO : s1202200234
SWARAJYASEVAK
TANAJI MALUSARE
Tanaji Malusare was born into a
Maratha family. His father's name is
Sardar Kaloji and mother's name is
Parvatibai. He had a brother- Sardar
Suryaji. He got married to
'Savitri Malusare,' and their son's name is
Rayaba Malusare.
Tanaji was born in year 1626. He came
from Hindu Koli Family

1626- 1670

Prepared by: PRERANA PALANDE


Battle of Sinhagad Fort
 In 1665, due to the treaty of Purandar, Shivaji had to give the Kondhana Fort to the
Mughals. Kondhana, located near Pune. The most capable commander among them
was Udaybhan Rathore. He was a fort-keeper and was appointed by the Mughal army.

 Preparations were going on for the marriage of Tanaji Malusare's son. There was an
atmosphere of frolic all around. He had gone to invite Shivaji and his family to attend
the wedding but he came to know that Shivaji wanted to get the Sinhagad Fort back
from the Mughals. Earlier, the name of the fort of Sinhagad was Kondhana.

 After Shivaji's order, Tanaji with 300 soldiers marched to capture the Sinhagad fort in
1670. The weather was not good and it was difficult to climb the fort because of its
height.

 It is important to note that the fort was guarded by 5000 Mughal soldiers under the
leadership of Udaybhan. The only part of the fort where there was no Mughal army was
on top of an overhanging cliff.

 Tanaji, with the help of Shivaji's pet, a giant reptile named Yashwanti succeeded in
climbing the cliff with the help of a rope with the soldiers and attacked the Mughals
silently. 

 The battle was fought fiercely and Tanaji was killed by Udaybhan. His uncle, Shelar,
took command of the battle after Tanaji's death and killed Udaybhan. Finally, the fort
was captured by the Marathas. 
BATTLE OF SINHAGAD FORT & GOOD QUALITIES

 The Marathas won due to Tanaji's bravery and hoisted the saffron
flag on the Kondhana Fort.
 Despite the victory, Shivaji was deeply hurt by the loss of his most
capable commander and friend and famously said – “Gad ala pan
Sinha gela.” (“The fort has come, but the lion is gone.”). In the
honour of Tanaji, he changed the name of the Kondhana Fort to
Sinhagad Fort as he used to refer to Tanaji as 'Sinha' (Lion)

 GOOD QUALITIES
 His personal courage, his integrity and resourcefulness in the face of
danger were in themselves the best recommendation for his close
companionship with Shivaji. Tanaji's name has become memorable
not because of his closeness to Shivaji, but because he gave his life
in circumstances which were both tragic and grand.
TEACHINGS FROM TANAJI MALUSARE
 His integrity
 His honesty
 Doen’t give any excuses in doing his work
 Making sacrifises
 Respect to King Shivaji Maharaj
 A planned , intelligent leadership

THANK YOU

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