INS Tanaji Naval Base Station commissioned by Indian Navy

July 11, 2012

Indian Navy commissioned a Naval Base Station – INS Tanaji in Mumbai’s Eastern suburb of Mankhurd.
The base depot ship INS Tanaji will look after berthing and ship lift facilities of the Indian Navy.
INS Tanaji is named after Maratha warrior Tanaji Malusare.

Who was Tanaji Malusare?

Tanaji Malusare was a Maratha warrior and military leader in the army of Shivaji.
Tanaji Malusare was also known as Simha (Lion).
Tanaji was one of Shivaji’s closest friends heralding from Malusare Clan; the two knew each other since childhood.
Tanaji is famously known for the Battle of Sinhagad in 1670.
At Shivaji’s request, Tanaji pledged to recapture the fortress of Kondana near Pune.
Tanaji lost his life in the battle of Sinhagad.
Shivaji renamed the fort from Kondana to Sinhagad Tanaji’s honor.
Shivaji’s words after hearing about the demise of Tanaji were "Gad ala pan Sinha gela"(Meaning: although the fort was captured a lion was lost in the battle).