In 1659, the Bijapur government sent Afzal Khan to subjugate Shivaji, a former vassal turned rebel. He was killed at a truce negotiation meeting with Shivaji, and his army was defeated at the Battle of …

Nov 15, 2022 · Afzal Khan was killed on November 10, 1659 when during a meeting, an embrace between the two turned into an attack in which Shivaji emerged victorious. Khan’s remains were …

Jan 31, 2026 · Konkan Valley, and the encounter between Shivaji and Afzal Khan happened in 1659. Enough of history, because we all know that post-1659, there's a tomb of Afzal Khan near …

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 …

The slaying of Afzalkhan remains one of the riskiest but equally thrilling episodes from Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s eventful life. The conduct of Shivaji Maharaj while preparing for and during event …

Oct 5, 2021 · Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj buried Afzal Khan as per Islamic customs and built his tomb near Pratapgarh, as per his philosophy of ‘once the enemy is dead, the enmity is dead too’.

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Apr 1, 2025 · He pointed out that Shivaji Maharaj also built a tomb for his rival, showing historical respect.

Nov 10, 2022 · Khan was killed by Maratha ruler Shivaji near the Pratapgarh Fort in 1659. Later, a tomb was built at the spot.

In a swift and decisive move, Shivaji retaliated by using the 'wagh nakh,' or tiger claws, a weapon concealed in his hand, to fatally wound Afzal Khan. The death of Afzal Khan at the hands of Shivaji …