He joined the Greek War of Independence in 1821, and he was distinguished as a commander in the Battle of Gravia Inn in May 1821. As a result of the battle, he was appointed military commander of eastern mainland Greece by the Greek revolutionary government. Androutos was twice accused by the Greek revolutionary government of treachery owing to his negotiating initiative with his Albanian enemies as a means of effective distraction when he could not repel them.
He participated in the Greek War of Independence in 1821 and was recognized as a leader during the Battle of Gravia Inn. As a result, he was appointed military commander for eastern mainland Greece by the Greek revolutionary government. Androutos faced accusations of betrayal twice from the Greek revolutionary government due to his diplomatic efforts with Albanian enemies when they could not be defeated.