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'''Rustam-i-Zaman''' was the title of a [[Adil Shahi|Bijapuri]] general who commanded [[Adilshah|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''<ref>{{cite book |author=B. Muddhachari |title=The Mysore-Maratha Relations in the 17th Century |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=w1PRAAAAMAAJ |year=1969 |publisher=Prasārānga, University of Mysore |page=15 }}</ref>), 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 (general)|Afzal Khan]]. He was routed but he was allowed to go back to Bijapur by Noor Khan Beg and [[Tanaji Malusare]], military commanders of Shivaji.

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.