The Fort of Sinhagad: How Tanaji Malusare Won Swarajya's Most Iconic Battle

This episode of Fexingo History dives into the epic 1670 Battle of Sinhagad, one of the most legendary exploits of the Maratha Empire. Lucas and Luna recount how Shivaji Maharaj's trusted commander Tanaji Malusare scaled the cliff of the Kondhana fort with a monitor lizard named Yashwanti, leading a night assault against the Mughal forces of Udaybhan Singh Rathore. They explore the fort's strategic importance, the emotional aftermath of Tanaji's death, and how the fort was renamed Sinhagad in his honor. Along the way, they discuss the broader context of Shivaji's reconquest of forts after the Treaty of Purandar, the role of the Mavala infantry, and the enduring legacy of this battle in Marathi culture. This is a story of courage, sacrifice, and the human cost of Swarajya. #Sinhagad #TanajiMalusare #ShivajiMaharaj #BattleOfSinhagad #MarathaEmpire #Kondhana #UdaybhanSingh #Yashwanti #Mavala #Swarajya #Mughals #FortWarfare #IndianHistory #Deccan #History #FexingoHistory #Podcast #WarriorKing Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo