Tanaji Malusare

ModernGeneralIndia1620 — 1670

Maratha hero who died capturing Sinhagad fort.

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Quick Facts

Born

1620

Died

1670

Country

India

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)45

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)46

Leadership (15%)41

Strategy (15%)39

Total Score44.0

Tanaji Malusare — Complete Timeline

1647 AD

Capture of Kondhana FortWar◆ Major

Tanaji Malusare assisted Shivaji in capturing Kondhana Fort (later renamed Sinhagad) from the Adil Shahi Sultanate. This was one of the early Maratha conquests.

ConquestMarathaFort

Impact: regionalconstructive

1659 AD

Participation in the Battle of PratapgadWar◆ Major

Tanaji Malusare fought in the Battle of Pratapgad, where Shivaji killed Afzal Khan. He was part of the Maratha force that defeated the Adil Shahi army.

BattleMarathaVictory

Impact: regionalconstructive

1670 AD

Battle of SinhagadWar

Tanaji Malusare led a night assault on Sinhagad Fort, scaling the walls with a monitor lizard named Yashwanti. He captured the fort from the Mughals but was killed in the fighting.

BattleMarathaFort

Impact: regionaltragic