12 Facts About Tulaji Angre

Tulaji Angre, called Tulajee Angria by English historians was the grand admiral of the Maratha Navy and ruler of Colaba State in modern-day India.

Tulaji Angre was born to Kanhoji Angre by his second wife Lakshmibai of the Jagtap family.

In 1743, Tulaji succeeded his brother Sambhaji Angre as sarkhel of the Maratha Navy through the support of the Maratha monarch Shahu I, who recognized Tulaji's talent and skill at seafaring.

In 1749, Tulaji Angre attacked Commodore James' fleet, and after a fierce battle he retreated to Gheria.

The power of Tulajii Angre was so great that it cost the East India Company Rs.

Tulaji Angre had captured Anjanvel and Gowalkot fort from the Siddis of Janjira in 1745.

Tulaji Angre refused to admit the Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao as his superior, maintaining that both were equal servants of the Chhatrapati.

Tulaji Angre refused to pay revenue contribution and even annoyed the Peshwa by raiding his territory.

The Peshwa had requested the East India Company on several occasions to join hands and crush Tulaji Angre to serve their mutual interests.

Vijaydurg fell and Tulaji Angre, meanwhile had left the fort and gone to the Peshwa's camp seeking a negotiation but was promptly arrested and sent to one of the inland forts as a prisoner.

Tulaji Angre was first imprisoned in a prison cell of the Peshwa's hill-fort near Raigad, being moved from one cell to another due to the Peshwa's fear that he might escape.

Tulaji Angre was one of the last competent leaders of the Maratha Navy.