Suryaji Malusare

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Suryaji Malusare
Subhedar
Subhedar of Flag of the Maratha Empire.svg Maratha Empire
Reign1670–?
Predecessor Tanaji Malusare
Allegiance Flag of the Maratha Empire.svg Maratha Empire
Monarch Shivaji
Religion Hinduism
Occupation Subhedar
Military career
Battles / wars Battle of Sinhagad
Recapture of Purandar
Dakshina Digvijaya

Suryaji Malusare was the younger brother of Tanaji Malusare. [1] He is known for his contribution after the death of Tanaji in the Battle of Sinhagad. He was made Subhedar of Mavala forces after the death of Tanaji Malusare. [2]

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Early Life

Suryaji Malusare was the younger brother of Tanaji Malusare born to his father Kaloji Malusare. Just like Tanaji, Suryaji also helped Shivaji in his [3] revolt and was a prominent sardar under him.

Military career

Battle of Sinhagad

In 1670, a force consisting of five hundred Mavala soldiers launched a surprise night assault on the fort, defended by twelve hundred Rajput soldiers under Udaybhan Rathod's command. During the battle, Tanaji, and Udaybhan fought with swords and both perished in the duel. After Tanaji was killed, his brother Suryaji commanded the remaining Mavalas since Tanaji was dead. A signal flame was lighted on high upon the fort to inform Shivaji of their victory from Rajgad. [4]

Later career

After the Fall of Sinhagad, the Marathas captured Purandar and other lost fortresses under Suryaji Malusare. [5] Suryaji also accompanied Shivaji in this southern Campaign. [6]

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Reference

  1. ↑ G. J. Ghugare (2017-01-01). Importance Of Management Techniques Of Chhatrapati Shivaji On The Battleground (A Study). p. 192.
  2. ↑ Nadkarni, Rajaram (1966). The Rise And Fall Of The Maratha Empire. p. 93.
  3. ↑ Hardiman, David (1996). Feeding the Baniya: Peasants and Usurers in Western India. Oxford University Press. p. 221. ISBN   978-0-19-563956-8.
  4. ↑ Mehendale, Gajanan Bhaskar (2011). Shivaji His Life and Times. Param Mitra Publications. p. 687. ISBN   978-93-80875-17-0.
  5. ↑ Kincaid, C. A.; Parasnis, Rao Bahadur D. B. (2020-07-07). A History of the Maratha People (Volume I). Alpha Editions. p. 231. ISBN   978-93-5403-516-6.
  6. ↑ Karandikar, Shivaram Laxman (1969). The Rise and Fall of the Maratha Power. Sitabai Shivram Karandikar. p. 250.
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