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	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Tanaji Malusare
		Tanaji Malusare, also known as Sinha ("the Lion"), was a renowned warrior and military leader in the army of Shivaji, a maharaja of Maharashtra in 17th century India.
		Tanaji mounted a surprise attack, escalading the fort on a moonless night from the steepest part of the cliffs.
		Tanaji Malusare, also known as Simha ("the Lion"), was a renowned warrior and military leader in the army of Shivaji, a maharaja of Maharashtra in 17th century India.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Tanaji-Malusare (582 words)

	Tanaji Malusare
		Tanaji himself, however, was killed in the attack.
		The fortress of Kondhana was renamed Simhagad in Tanaji's honour.
		The seige was laid by one of his chieftains know as Tanaji Malusare who was killed during the course of the battle.
	www.indhistory.com /tanaji.html (200 words)

	Pune
		Over 300 years ago, Tanaji, the Maratha warrior, and his army, with the help of ropes and giant lizards (ghorpuds), scaled the sheer precipice and silently stormed the Bijapur citadel at midnight, creating history.
		The ‘samadhi’ to Tanaji Malusare stands as a reminder of the bravery and glorious victory of the Marathas.
		On hearing of the passing away of Tanaji, Shivaji is believed to have said "We have gained the fort but lost the lion".
	www.indiatravelite.com /pune/punearound.htm (320 words)

	The Dispatch - Serving the Lexington, NC - News (Site not responding. Last check: )
		rightthumb300pxBust of Tanaji on top of Simhagad Fort Tanaji Malusare (Marathi: à¤¤à¤¾à¤¨à¤¾à¤à¥ à¤®à¤¾à¤²à¥à¤¸à¤°à¥), also known as Simha (Lion), was a renowned warrior and military leader in the army of Chatrapati Shivaji Raje BhonslÃ©, founder of the Maratha Empire in 17th century India.
		Shivaji's general Tanaji Malusare used Shivaji's famous pet monitor lizard which is locally known as ghorpad named "Yeshwanti" with a rope tied around its shoulder for climbing up the walls of the Sinhagad fort from it's steepest and the least guarded side in the dead of a moonless night during the Battle of Sinhagad.
		Tanaji Malusare used Shivaji's famous pet ghorpad named "Yeshwanti" with a rope tied around its waist for climbing the walls of the Sinhagad fort from its steepest and least guarded side in the dead of a moonless night during the Battle of Sinhagad
	www.the-dispatch.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Tanaji_Malusare (744 words)

	Tanaji Malusare - (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Tanaji Malusare, also known as Sinha ("the Lion"), was a renowned warrior and military leader in the army of Chhatrapati Shivaji, founder of the maratha empire in 17th century India.
		Tanaji was one of Shivaji's closest friends; the two had known each other since childhood.
		Tanaji was in the vanguard, and his hand was cut off.
	www.jaipurgrid.com /mediawiki/index.php/Tanaji_Malusare (446 words)

	Pune-Sinhagad, Main Attraction Climbing The Fort by Foot, Monuments at Sinhagad, Sinhagad Fort Guide
		In 1670 Shivaji's general, Tanaji Malusre, led a force of men who scaled the steep hillside in the dark and defeated the unprepared forces of Bijapur.
		It was here that Shivaji's general; Tanaji Malusare launched an attack to recapture the fort.
		There are monuments at the spot where Tanaji died, and also at the place where he lost his left hand before his death.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /maharashtra/forts/sinhagad-fort.html (523 words)

	Pramod Kharat on 43 Places
		It is said that Tanaji’s troops used Bengal monitors, renowned for their tight grip, to climb over the steep walls of the fort.
		In the ensuing battle, Tanaji was killed, but the fort was successfully captured by his troops.
		Shivaji, upon hearing the news of the capture of the fort at the cost of Tanaji’s death, was greatly aggrieved and is said to have remarked, “The fort is gained, but the lion is lost”.
	www.43places.com /person/phkharat (394 words)

	Sinhagad - (Site not responding. Last check: )
		One of the more famous battles was the recapturing of the fort by Tanaji Malusare, a general for Shivaji in March of 1670.
		In the ensuing battle, Tanaji was killed, but the fort was successfully captured by his troops.
		During the 20th century, Lokmanya Tilak, the Indian freedom fighter, built a bungalow atop the fort and Gandhiji is said to have asked for water from it whenever he was imprisoned in the nearby town of Pune.
	www.jaipurgrid.com /mediawiki/index.php/Kondana (213 words)

	Caves and Fort
		Named after the lion-hearted general of Shivaji - Tanaji Malusare - this awesome fort stands at a height of 1,290 metres, 25 kms away from the city.
		The samadhi of Tanaji is a reminder of his inspiring feats.
		It was here that Shivaji's general, Tanaji Mulusare, launched a dare-devil attack to recapture the fort for his regent.
	www.hitechpune.com /cavesandfort.htm (2269 words)

	Shivaji Striking Back - World of Biography, Media Matrix, India
		The single gate, studded with huge spikes and protected by flanking towers of great strength, was to be approached by a narrow passage.
		Tanaji along with his brother Suryaji took 1,000 men for the mission.
		Tanaji and 300 of their men climbed up.
	www.worldofbiography.com /9263-Shivaji/17.htm (258 words)

	~:: Shivaji - the legend ::~
		Tanaji decided that this was the only way, he could enter the fort.
		When Udai Bhan saw that Tanaji - the leader of this invading band of Marathas was no other than the devotee whom he had given permission to visit the fort, he flew into a mad rage.
		The fort of Kondana was renamed as "Sinhagad" in honour of Tanaji's brave deed.
	www.geocities.com /shivaraai/2.htm (6808 words)

	Tanaji Malusare
		Tanaji Malusare, also known as Sinha ("the Lion"), was a renowned warrior and military leader in the army of Chhatrapati Shivaji, founder of the maratha empire in 17th century India.
		After a pitched fight, the Marathas managed to open the gates of the fort from inside, allowing the remainder of their attacking force to enter the fort and capture it.
		When Shivaji learned of his friend's death, he remarked "gad ala pan Sinha gela", meaning "the fortress was won, but the Lion was lost".
	encycl.opentopia.com /term/Tanaji_Malusare (464 words)

	Review on Sinhagad by indian1969 - MouthShut.com
		Tanaji did a survey of the area, and found that the only way to get into the fort, was from the South side, as it was the least guarded.
		As the garrison soldiers fled before Tanajiâs furious onslaught, Udai Bhan himself entered the fray, and time stood still, as these two great warriors fought furiously, like two lions, but finally, Tanaji was wounded fatally around the waist, and he fell.
		So furious was the assault, that many of the defending soldiers, tried to save themselves by jumping over the walls, and fell to their death on the rocks.
	www.mouthshut.com /review/Sinhagad-123122-1.html (1163 words)

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		Shivaji made an appearance in How the World Works last week in the context of an Indian Supreme Court decision that ruled that a biography of the Hindu proto-nationalist by an American academic was not guilty of inciting racial hatred.
		Never one to ignore an omen, I followed some links and discovered, to some little amazement, that Tanaji Malusare's chief claim to fame was his infiltration of the supposedly impregnable fort by tying a rope to the back of Shivaji's pet monitor lizard, Yaswanthi.
		Karna Sinh died in the assault (just as Tanaji did, 200 hundred years later), but Adilshaha was sufficiently grateful that he elevated Bhim Sinh to the title Raja Ghorpade Bahadur, and henceforth, he and his descendants were known by the clan name Ghorpade.
	archive.salon.com /tech/htww/2007/04/17/monitor_lizards/index.html (976 words)

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		The monument was named so after Tanaji's valiant struggle as he took on the Bijapur monarch's forces successfully.
		But Tanaji lost his life in the process.
		The fort has a memorial inside with a statue of Tanaji.
	www.hinduonnet.com /thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2003101901171800.htm&date=2003/10/19/&prd=th& (338 words)

	Shivaji Summary
		After Shivaji was crowned, one fort on the outskirts of Pune, Kondana, was stil under the control of a Mughal general.
		Kondana was heavily guarded by the Mughals, and there was only one way to gain access: an almost impossible to climb, steep edge of the fort.
		In the bloody battle that followed, Tanaji led from the front but was seriously wounded.
	www.bookrags.com /Shivaji (6622 words)

	» Sinhagad Fort « Sinhagad Forts discription > Sinhagad Fort in India, Maharashtra, Sinhagad
		A grieving Shivaji is known to have said,"Gad ala pan sinh gela" (The fort is won but the lion has gone).
		Lokmanya Tilak, the freedom fighter had a bungalow atop here and Gandhi ji is said to have asked for water from Sinhagad, whenever he was imprisoned at Pune, a few kilometers away.
		And if you are fortunate, you may find a priceless jewel or an ancient coin as Sinhgad used to serve as a storehouse of wealth for Pune merchants.
	www.travelmazza.com /sinhagad_fort.php (207 words)

	The Hindu : The tale of a once-glorious fort
		How Shivaji's general, Tanaji Malusare, captured the fort, and how the Koli chieftain, Nag Naik, defended it for nine months, are part of the lore.
		The monument was named so after Tanaji's valiant struggle as he took on the Bijapur monarch's forces successfully.
		When Shivaji heard the news, he is stated to have remarked: "We won the fort but lost the lion".
	www.thehindu.com /thehindu/2003/10/19/stories/2003101901171800.htm (418 words)

	CalendarHome.com - - Calendar Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: )
		One fort on the outskirts of Pune, Kondana, was still under the control of a Mughal general.
		On February 4, 1670 Shivaji deputed one of his most senior and trusted generals, Tanaji Malusare, to head a mission to capture Kondana.
		In the Battle of Sinhagad, the fort was scaled during the dead of the night from the side that was least guarded and most difficult to climb.
	encyclopedia.calendarhome.com /cgi-bin/encyclopedia.pl?p=Shivaji (4873 words)

	Tanaji Malusare
		Tanaji Malusare is one of the topics in focus at Global Oneness.
		Tanaji Malusare: Encyclopedia II - Shivaji - Confrontation with the local Sultanates
		Tanaji Malusare: Encyclopedia II - Maratha - Communities and clans
	www.experiencefestival.com /tanaji_malusare (1080 words)

	thebharat.com
		In the ensuing battle, Tanaji valiantly laid down his life, but captured the fort.
		Lokmanya Tilak, the freedom fighter had a bungalow atop here and Gandhiji is said to have asked for water from Sinhagad, whenever he was imprisoned at Pune, a few kilometres away.
		And if you are fortunate, you may find a priceless jewel or an ancient coin as Sinhgad used to serve as a storehouse of wealth for Pune merchants.
	www.thebharat.com /tourism/forts/Sinhagad.htm (213 words)

	esamskriti--Photographs-Shivaji's Singhad Fort
		The way to come by car and the steps by which you enter the fort.
		Statue of Tanaji Malusare of Shivaji's army who sacrificed his life to capture the fort from the Mughals.
		A Bird's eye view of the Sahadayris from the fort entrance.
	www.esamskriti.com /html/new_photo.asp?subcatid=13 (69 words)

	Tanaji Malusare Information - Articles Free (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Tanaji Malusare (Marathi: à¤¤à¤¾à¤¨à¤¾à¤à¥ à¤®à¤¾à¤²à¥à¤¸à¤°à¥), also known as Simha (Lion), was a renowned warrior and military leader in the army of Chatrapati Shivaji Raje BhonslÃ©, founder of the Maratha Empire in 17th century India.
		According to many accounts, he received the summons at his son's wedding, and immediately left the festivities.
		[edit] Tanaji uses a Giant Monitor Lizard to climb up the sheer steep fort wall
	www.articlesfree.com /index.php?title=Tanaji_Malusare (752 words)

	Sinhagad, (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Tanaji dies during his successful attack on the fort with only 50 soldiers.
		This scene, although not a great piece of action choreography, is imaginatively lit with torches in the background, followed by remarkable shots of Shivaji's (Shinde) ascent up the hill on horseback.
		and Tanaji's strident defence of his king as representing 'Hindu ideals, Jyachi kirti saarya jagaat.
	www.cscsarchive.org:8081 /MediaArchive/Library.nsf/(docid)/D69AB2233FB2EBFB652569190028D9B4?OpenDocument&StartKey=Sinhagad&count=10 (234 words)

	ROADSHAKERS Upcoming Ride Details
		It is said that Shivaji Maharaj had kept the treasures he looted from Surat in this fort for some period of time.
		Lokmanya Tilak, the freedom fighter had a bungalow atop here and Gandhiji is said to have asked for water from Sinhagad, whenever he was imprisoned at Pune, a few kilometers away.
		You can visit the memorial to Tanaji, or the tomb of Rajaram Shivaji's son who died here.
	www.roadshakers.com /upcoming_rides/upcoming_ride_fort_run.html (567 words)

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		This awesome Fortress of the Lion, formerly known as Kondhana, stands at a height of 1290 m.
		On hearing of the passing away of Tanaji, Shivaji is known to have said "We have gained e fort but lost the lion", whereupon the fort got its name `Sinha (lion) gad (fort)'.
		Donagiri Cliff which Tanaji scaled with his warriors to conqer the fort
	meghnad.iucaa.ernet.in /~snk/sinhagad.html (134 words)

	The Hindu : The tale of a once-glorious fort
		Its record is marked by tales of bravery and derring-do.
		Legend has it that about three centuries ago, Shivaji's general, armed with ropes, scaled the fort with the help of giant lizards.
		This was how it came to be called Sinhagad - the Fort of the Lion.
	www.hindu.com /2003/10/19/stories/2003101901171800.htm (418 words)

	India Heritage :: Travel :: Monuments :: WEST :: MAHARASHTRA (Site not responding. Last check: )
		From the time when a Koli chieftain, Nag Naik stoutly defended this fort against the troops of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq for nine months, to Jaswant Singh, Aurangzeb's commander, who dragged his guns up the fort's steep incline to avenge the insult meted out to Shaista Khan, by Shivaji, this fort has witnessed major events of history.
		It was here that Shivaji's general, Tanaji Malusare launched a massive attack to recapture the fort, but lost his life in the process.
		His residence is worth a visit as are the final resting places of Tanaji and Rajaram,one of Shivaji’s sons.
	www.indiaheritage.org /travel/show_monuments.php?id=33 (625 words)

	Building Peoples’ Movement – Only Way to Pay Tributes To
		The trust has been formed with a view to carrying forward the message of Comrade Malusare and publicise the devoted work put in by him for the cause of the Left movement over the last 50 years.
		Yechury was of the opinion that the liberalisation of economy, being vigorously pursued by the present union government, and the unrestricted import of over 1400 items are nothing but a legalised way of mortgaging our country and its interests to the imperialist powers.
		Others who contributed to the success of the function included Dr L Karad, Sunil Malusare, Sanjay Malusare, Tanaji Jaybhave, S D Patil, Kisan Gujar and Vijay Patil.
	pd.cpim.org /2001/may13/may13_malusre.htm (719 words)

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