 | This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Find sources: "Rustam Zaman" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (January 2021) (Learn how and when to remove this message) |
Rustam Zaman was the title of a Bijapuri general who commanded Adil Shah's 10,000-strong army in the Battle of Kolhapur against Shivaji's forces. He also was the son of Ranadulla Khan (who also held the title Rustam-i-Zaman), 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 Nur Khan Beg and Tanaji Malusare, military commanders of Shivaji.
He led the 10,000-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 Fazal Khan fled to Bijapur.
References
- B. Muddhachari (1969). The Mysore-Maratha Relations in the 17th Century. Prasārānga, University of Mysore. p. 15.
  | This Indian history-related article is a stub. You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it. |