Rustam Zaman

Rustam-i-Zaman was the title of a Bijapuri general who commanded Adil Shah's 10,000 strong army, in the Battle of Kolhapur against Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's forces. He also was the son of Ranadulla Khan (who also held the title Rustam-i-Zaman[1]), an experienced and senior general of Bijapur and the chief mentor and guardian of Shahaji.

He participated in the war against the Marathas under Afzal Khan. He was routed but he was allowed to go back to Bijapur by Noor Khan Beg and Tanaji Malusare, military commanders of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

He led the 10000 strong Bijapuri army against the 3500 light cavalry of Marathas. Due to the superior use of flanks by Shivaji, the Marathas won the battle and Rustam Zaman and Fazalkhan fled to Bijapur.

References

B. Muddhachari (1969). The Mysore-Maratha Relations in the 17th Century. Prasārānga, University of Mysore. p. 15.

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[1] B. Muddhachari (1969). The Mysore-Maratha Relations in the 17th Century. Prasārānga, University of Mysore. p. 15.