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Afzal Khan (died 10 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.
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.
With the blood of sixty-three helpless innocent humans on his hands, Afzal Khan set out to defeat Shivaji. All through the journey, he destroyed temples, and even slaughtered a cow, before finally setting up camp at the town of Wai in Maharashtra, in November 1659.
A meeting between Shivaji Maharaj and Afzal Khan took place on 10th November 1659 at the foot of Pratapgad. At the meeting Afzal Khan attempted treachery. In retaliation, Shivaji Maharaj killed Afzal Khan.
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.
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. The month of June started and Shivaji remained at Rajgad.
Feb 23, 2022 · One of the most thrilling episodes of Bharatiya history is the story of how Shivaji conquered the savage Afzal Khan, using intrigue, divine blessings and sheer raw courage. When Afzal Khan first set out against Shivaji, he needed to raise money to support his 10,000 strong cavalry.
Nov 10, 2022 · The elimination of Afzal Khan was one of the most significant events in the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji. The Marathas began their quest for Hindavi Swarajya (Hindu self-rule) under the able...
Jun 30, 2023 · The Battle of Pratapgarh was fought on 10 November 1659 at the Pratapgad Fort near Satara, Maharashtra. It was fought between the forces of the Marathas under Chhatrapati Shivaji and the Adilshahi troops under Adilshahi General Afzal Khan. The Marathas defeated Adilshahi forces.
