Tanaji Malusare was a very close friend of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and a brave and loyal Maratha Commander.
He used to play the role of a 'Subedaar' (governor) for Shivaji Maharaj so that a Maratha Empire and a 'Hindavi Swarajya' could be established.
Tanaji was a childhood friend of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj .
He played an important role in the battle of Sinhgad in 1670.
Although, there were many Commanders in Shivaji's army, Chatrapati Shivaji chose the brave Tanaji for the attack on Kodhn.