Tanaji Malusare was the brave general of Shivaji and has been referred by him as a lion. The 'samadhi' of Tanaji Malusare stands as a reminder of the bravery and glorious victory of the Marathas. On hearing of his death, Shivaji is believed to have said "we have gained the fort but lost the lion" and from that day onwards the fort has been called Sinhagadh (lion's fort).