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Afzal Khan (died 20 November 1659) was a general who served the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur Sultanate in India. He played an important role in the southern expansion of the Bijapur Sultanate by subjugating the Nayaka chiefs who had taken control of the former Vijayanagara territory.
Feb 23, 2022 · Read the thrilling story of how Shivaji Maharaj, the Hindu warrior king, confronted and killed Afzal Khan, the Bijapur general, who had looted and desecrated Hindu temples and threatened his independence. Learn how Shivaji used intrigue, divine blessings and raw courage to achieve his victory.
The Battle of Pratapgad took place on 10 November 1659, at Pratapgarh Fort in Satara. The battle was fought between the Maratha forces led by Shivaji and the Bijapur troops under General Afzal Khan. The Marathas emerged victorious, marking their first significant military triumph against a major regional power.
Nov 10, 2022 · The Supreme Court will on Friday hear a petition challenging the demolition of unauthorized structures built on government land near the tomb of Afzal Khan, the 16th-century commander of the Adil Shahi dynasty who was killed by the iconic Hindu warrior king, Chhatrapati Shivaji.
Jan 29, 2020 · Afzal Khan aimed to draw out Shivaji for one quick battle near Pune in the month of May, which would end with Shivaji being captured or killed. But Shivaji’s sharp sense of the situation prevented this.
Oct 5, 2023 · The most famous use of the wagh nakh in history comes from the story of Afzal Khan’s killing by Shivaji. Khan was a general of Bijapur’s Adil Shahi Sultanate. According to legend, he was a fierce warrior and stood over 7 feet tall. After subjugating restive fiefs in the Sultanate’s southern regions, he was ordered to bring Shivaji to heel.
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In the annals of history, the encounter between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Afzal Khan remains a defining moment ...
