Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (तानाजी: द अनसंग वॉरियर)

India!

A Golden bird.

However, many external invasions shattered the soul of that bird..

Remember Tanhaji!

The warrior who makes his own sword..

..he trusts the sword more than anything.

Look Tanhya..

If you wield a sword, wield it like lighting.

If you want to travel then ride the storm.

If you want to challenge then challenge as high as the sun.

What will you do now, Tanhya?

Even your shield has a sharp edge to it Tanhya.

Blood was flowing like water.

Courage was shattered.

What is this sound, Father?

- It is time to go to war, Tanhya! - Nevertheless, there were few fighters for freedom..

..Who were sharpening their courage.

I will come with you.

No Tanhya..

Take care of your mother and Surya.

Eyes filled with despair,

- Every breath was bursting of fear. - Glory to Mahadev!

As if, people were offenders on their own land.

If you don't pay tax, give up your religion,

If not your religion..

..then you will have to sacrifice your life.

Glory to Mahadev!

War requires bravery..not weapons..

An army is not needed, courage is.

One who is not afraid of losing..

..victory is not far away from him..

Father.

Father.

Father.

You are my pillar of strength Tanhaji.

People leave behind many possessions.

I am leaving you behind with a debt.

'The Freedom of our Motherland.'

Glory to..Mahadev!

Father!

Father!

An empire of darkness spread in every direction.

Despair had crossed all limits.

And at that time,

A ray of hope was born over the western hills of India.

His name was Shivaji Shahaji Bhosle.

Now Shivaji was the strength of his people.

And his strength were his companions..his chiefs..

Baji Prabhu Deshpande,

Yesaji Kank,

Dadasaheb Narasprabhu,

Noor Khan Beig,

And his most favourite among them,

His right hand man.

Born in Konkan's red soil, From umrath.

Brave Maratha..

Tanhaji Malusare.

'Religion created the faith.'

'Training inculcated bravery.'

The Marathas began to slash away at the Mughal empire..

..with their sharp edged swords.

Soon Swaraj started blooming with the victory of 40 forts.

Delhi could not bear this victory of the Marathas.

The saffron (Maratha flag) caught Alamgir's eyes.

Mirza Raje Jai Singh is here!

Glory to the Mughal Empire!

Mirza Raje!

If a rat is destroying the Mughal flag in front of your eyes..

..then what will you do?

Kill him, Aalijaah.

Then shrewd Alamgir executed his most vicious plan.

Pitting a Hindu against another Hindu.

Mirza Raje Jai Singh.

As if a reliable elephant riding on another elephant.

With an army of 80,000 soldiers..

..Mirza Raje reached Deccan.

On one end, there was the storm of Mughals..

..and on the other end were only a handful of Marathas.

For the first time, Swaraj seemed in trouble.

Mirza Raje surrounded the forts of the Marathas as soon as he arrived.

Torna, Purandar, Tikona and Kondhana.

And at that time, atop Kondhana was situated, the mother of Swaraj.

Jijau..

..AKA Aau Saheb.

O Goddess Bhawani..

Mother of this world..

Destroyer of sorrows..

Goddess of power..

Now you will only tell..

..whether Swaraj will prevail,

or perish by the hands of these monsters?

The future of Swaraj was uncertain.

There were more swords made than soldiers.

Neither the Mughals nor Marathas backed down.

His cannons can never reach Kondhana.

Till when?

No matter how strong the fort is...

it is vulnerable without reserves.

When the enemy can't be defeated,

And defeat is unacceptable...

then there is only one option.

Settlement.

Send a letter to Mirza Raje.

Tell him, I will come personally.

'Setting foot in the Mughal Camp was like inviting death.'

But where did the warriors of Swaraj care for their life?

Brother.

There is a bad news, brother.

23 forts of Swaraj are now under Aurangzeb's reign..

..including Kondhana.

Not only did the Marathas lose Kondhana in Purandar treaty..

And, Shivaji Raje has been arrested in Agra.

Swaraj had lost its power and pride.

Kondhana was Swaraj's pride..

..and their eyes in the South.

Capturing Kondhana meant taking over the entire Southern India.

Where are your manners?

We have not handed this fort over to you yet.

Hand it over now then.

An opportunity to spoil the mood is very rare.

And, we Mughals are opportunity seekers.

Your Shivaji Raje has handed over 23 Forts to our Emperor.

Which includes Kondhana as well.

Once Aau Saheb (mother) finishes her prayer..

..then Kodhana will be handed over to you.

Right now, Beshaq Khan can grant only one permission to your Aau Saheba.

To leave this fort alive.

Beshaq Khan!

Don't forget that you are speaking with Shivaji Raje's mother.

A single incorrect word now and there will be bloodshed.

Wait, Pratap Rao.

We shall respect the treaty.

Aau Saheba is sensible..

..and helpless too.

Take off all the saffron flags.

Now the Mughal empire's flag will wave at every bastion of the fort.

- Long live.. - Mogul Empire..

- Long live.. - The Emperor..

- Long live.. - Mogul Empire..

- Long live.. - The Emperor..

Congratulation!

However, I am happy to see that the colour of the treaty is saffron.

Keep it safe.

Aau Saheba, wear your shoes.

The heat is strong and your feet are fragile.

Along with your emotions, your feet will also be scorched.

No Beshaq Khan..

Until the saffron (Maratha flag) is waving over Kondhana again..

..I shall remain barefoot.

Along with the fort, consider these shoes as a gift for Mughals.

I shall wait for your call, Goddess Bhawani..

Four years passed.

Even today the Mughal flag waving over Kondhana..

..kept reminding Jijau of her humiliation.

Shivaji Raje (King Shivaji) managed to deceive..

..the Mughals and returned to Rajgad.

And at that time, a spy brought news.

Accept the salutation, Raje.

From Tarkib Khan to Trimbak Rao.

You took a huge risk, Trimbak.

The news is such, Raje.

The way Delhi is the capital of north.

Similarly, Alamgir wants Kondhana to be the capital of the South.

And for this purpose, he is sending an army of 2000 soldiers..

..along with Udaybhan Rathore as the new commander-in-chief of fort.

Udaybhan?

Name does not sound like a Mughal.

Age 35 years.

He is dangerous..

Above all, he has gained Alamgir's trust.

But Alamgir doesn't even trust his own reflection.

That's true, Raje.

A few month ago, Shah Pehalvi of Iran..

..came to Agra as Alamgir's guest.

Alamgir and Shah Pehalvi were playing Human chess.

Here we go, Emperor Alamgir!

This is my horse's move.

You forgot my pawn, Shah Pahalvi.

Make your move.

This is the move of my pawn.

My elephant will crush your pawn.

Delighted with Udaybhan's ferocious bravery..

..the emperor made him one of his royal bodyguards.

And one night..

Your highness.

Present Udaybhan in the royal court.

As you wish, your highness.

Why did you stop?

I intend to rule over all of India.

I desire to capture the entire southern region.

And I wish to see you emerge victorious by leading this mission.

The way Delhi is the capital of northern India.

Similarly.. Kondhana will be the capital of southern India.

I am extremely happy with your bravery and Loyalty.

That is why I am appointing you as a commander-in-chief of Kondhana.

And from that day onwards, a pawn became the commander-in-chief.

He is a human..

..not a devil.

But no less than a devil.

Now, that devil has a Nagin(Serpent) and the reed pipe to control it.