Battle of Sinhagad was a night battle that took place on February 4, 1670 in the fort of Sinhhagad,near the city of Pune, Maharashtra, India between the Maratha narvir Tanaji and the Udaybhan of Mughal. The Marathas defeated the mughal forces. February 4 is the 35th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1670 was a common year beginning on a Saturday in countries using the Julian calendar and a Wednesday in countries using the Gregorian calendar. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Maharashtra (Devanagari: महाराष्ट्र mahārāṣṭra, literally: Great Nation; IPA: / /)( ) is Indias third largest state in terms of area and second largest in terms of population after Uttar Pradesh. ... The Marāthās is a collective term referring to an Indo Aryan group of Hindu, Marathi-speaking castes of warriors and peasants hailing mostly from the present-day state of Maharashtra, who created a substantial empire, covering a major part of India, in the late 17th and 18th centuries... The Mughal Empire (alternative spelling Mogul, which is the origin of the word Mogul) of India was founded by Babur in 1526, when he defeated Ibrahim Lodi, the last of the Delhi Sultans at the First Battle of Panipat. ...

The battle is known for the slain Tanaji's valour and sacrifice. February 4 is the 35th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1670 was a common year beginning on a Saturday in countries using the Julian calendar and a Wednesday in countries using the Gregorian calendar. ... Sinhagad: Sinhagad @ sunrise Sinhagad: View from atop Sinhagad Sinhagad: View from the Pune Darwaja Sinhagad (Lion Fort in Marathi) is a fort located near the city of Pune, India, situated on a hill which rises 800 metres above the surrounding countryside. ... Maharashtra (Devanagari: महाराष्ट्र mahārāṣṭra, literally: Great Nation; IPA: / /)( ) is Indias third largest state in terms of area and second largest in terms of population after Uttar Pradesh. ... The Marāthās is a collective term referring to an Indo Aryan group of Hindu, Marathi-speaking castes of warriors and peasants hailing mostly from the present-day state of Maharashtra, who created a substantial empire, covering a major part of India, in the late 17th and 18th centuries... Extent of the Maratha Confederacy ca. ... The Mughal Empire at its greatest extent. ...

Background

Battle

Composition of Mughal forces

The defences of the fort were strong.Mughal garrison consisted of Rajput known for their valour under their commander Udaybhan. Rajputs (anonymous, c. ...

Compostion of Maratha forces

Tanaji was assisted by Suryaji alongwith hardcore light infantry of maval region.

Movement and clash of forces

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. Tanaji's soldiers braved all odds and climbed the steepest side of the fort. In the bloody battle that followed, Tanaji led from the front but was seriously wounded. Two pieces of news arrived in quick succession at Shivaji's palace: first that Kondana fort had been captured by Shivaji's soldiers; and second that General Tanaji had gone down fighting. The Mughal Empire (alternative spelling Mogul, which is the origin of the word Mogul) of India was founded by Babur in 1526, when he defeated Ibrahim Lodi, the last of the Delhi Sultans at the First Battle of Panipat. ...

Outcome

It secured the fort and symbolised the spirit of marathas.

Casulities

Both commanders were slain Other not known.No woman was molested or captivated.

Honour

Shivaji quipped "Gadh ala, pan Sinha gela" (paraphrased and translated): "The fort is captured but the Lion is dead !" In Tanaji's honour, Kondana was renamed Sinhagad (= "the fort of the lion"). To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

References

• Grant Duff - History of Marathas
• S.D.Samant - Vedh Mahamanvacha