medieval India · Maratha

Battle of Sinhagad

A Maratha force captured Kondhana in a night assault. Tanaji Malusare died in the fighting, and the fort became celebrated as Sinhagad.

UPSC relevance

High relevance for Shivaji’s recovery of forts and the military role of Tanaji Malusare.

The visual decisiveness bar on the explorer is an editorial study aid, not a troop-strength or casualty estimate.