Tanhaji Kaloji Malusare | |
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Born | Godavli, Javali Taluka, Satara, Maharashtra[citation needed] |
Died | 4 February 1670 Sinhagad, Maharashtra, India |
Allegiance | Maratha Empire |
Service/ | Maratha Army |
Years of service | c. 1640–1670 |
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Battles/wars | |
Spouse(s) | Savitri Bai |
Children | Raybaji Malusare |
Tanhaji Malusare[1] was a warrior and commander of Shivaji. A local poet Tulsidas,[a] 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.[2][3][4][b]
According to the historian David Hardiman, Kolis were the early helpers of Shivaji in a revolt. Tanhaji Malusare is one such prominent example of a Koli whose name is memorizalized due to his act of capturing the fort of Singhad and handing it to Shivaji.[6] Tanhaji's father's name was Kaloji Malusare.[citation needed]
Further information: Maratha Army |
Malusare was with Shivaji Maharaj around the time when he took his pledge at Rayareshwar's temple to establish a sovereign kingdom. He was part of Maratha troops in the battle of Paratpgad, where Shivaji Maharaj killed Afzal Khan.[citation needed]