Malusare is a Maratha clan hailing mostly from Maharashtra and neighbouring states; it is known for its most famous son, Sardar Tanaji Malusare.
At Shivaji's request, he pledged to recapture the fortress of Kondana near Pune.
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Tanaji was one of Shivaji's closest friends hailing from the Malusare clan; the two had known each other since childhood.