Tanaji Malusare
Tanaji Kaloji Malusare | |
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Bronze bust of Subhedar Tanaji Malusare at Sinhagad | |
| Born | Godavli, Mahabaleshwar taluka, Satara, Maharashtra |
| Died | 4 February 1670 Sinhagad, Maharashtra, India |
| Allegiance | Maratha Empire |
| Branch | Maratha Army |
| Service years | c. 1646–1670 |
| Rank | Subedar |
| Known for | |
| Conflicts | Capture of Torna fort Battle of Pratapgarh Battle of Jawali Battle of Sinhagad † |
| Relations | Kaloji Malusare (father) Savitri Bai (wife) Raybaji Malusare (son) |
Tanaji Kaloji Malusare or Subedar Tanaji Malusare was a military commander of the Maratha kingdom and a companion of Shivaji Maharaj.
local poet Tulsidas, wrote a powada describing Subhedar Tanaji's heroics and sacrifice of life in the Battle of Sinhagad, which has since made him a popular figure in Indian folklore.