How did Shivaji Maharaj defeated Afzal Khan?
Afzal Khan hid a katyar (a small dagger) in his coat, and Shivaji wore armour underneath his clothes and carried a concealed wagh nakha in one hand. As the two men entered the tent, the 6’7″ tall Afzal Khan embraced Shivaji. He then tried to strangle Shivaji in his vice-like grip and pierced his dagger in Shivaji.
Who saved Shivaji Maharaj from Afzal Khan attack?
Popular Marathi saying ‘Hota Jiva Mhanun Vachala Shiva,’ refers to Jiva Mahala saving Shivaji’s life. Sambhaji Kondalkar, one of Shivaji’s lieutenants pursued the fleeing Afzal Khan and beheaded him. At a signal, Kanhoji Jedhe, led his cavalry on to the field, routing Afzal Khan’s 1500 odd musketeers.
Who was Afzal Khan and why did he come to Shivaji?
Afzal Khan was a general in Deccan Sultan’s court. He was heading for a war with Maratha Ruler Shivaji. He has learnt from an astrologer that he wouldn’t return from the war. As he didnot want his wives to remarry after his death, he got them killed by pushing into a well one by one and then made thir tombs .
Where did Shivaji meet Afzal Khan?
Pratapgad
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. The Marathas destroyed Afzal Khan’s army in the dense forests of Javali.
How Afzal Khan was killed?
Afzal Khan (died 20 November 1659) was a general who served the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur Sultanate in India. He was killed at a truce negotiation meeting with Shivaji, and his army was defeated at the Battle of Pratapgad. …
How many wives did Afzal Khan have?
The Tragic Story of Afzal Khan’s 63 Wives.
Who is the son of Afzal Khan?
Fazal Khan
Afzal Khan/Sons
Why Afzal Khan killed his 60 wives?
A legend states that Afzal Khan had 60 wives. Perhaps, out of sheer jealousy, Khan the evil-minded Khan got all of them killed by some way or another so that they do not remarry should he die in a battle. The helpless women were killed and their bodies buried at a site, which was later named Saath Kabar or 60 graves.