Shivaji knew Afzal Khan had a reputation for breaking sacred Parley rules and killing anyone that attended his 'peaceful negotiations' so he wore armour and concealed a Bagh Nakh weapon. [12], Afzal Khan, like the ruler of Bijapur, was a Muslim, while Shivaji was a Hindu. Battle of Pratapgarh was fought on November 10, 1659 at ‘Fort of Pratapgad’ near Satara, Maharashtra. (He was Shivaji’s older Brother. Subsequently, Kenge Nayaka rebelled against Bijapur, and asserted independence at Basavapattana, where he raised an army of 70,000 soldiers to guard the fort. [26], Afzal Khan was subsequently killed and beheaded. He was killed at a truce negotiation meeting with Shivaji, and his army was defeated at the Battle of Pratapgad. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's elder brother Sambhaji was born in the year 1619 at Verul. He utilized guerrilla warfare to win. [3] Randaula Khan sent Afzal Khan to capture Chikkanayakana Halli, whose chief (raja) offered to accept Bijapur's suzerainty. [8] Afzal Khan agreed, and accordingly, Shivaji ordered his men to clear forest and create a path from Wai to Pratapgad. Afzal Khan, along with Shahaji and some commanders of African origin, was deployed at the main gate of the Basavapattana fort. The sons were harmless and weakened before him. Afzal Khan then besieged the fort of Belur, joined by the main Bijapur army. Both Sabhasad and Chitnis Bakhar state that Shivaji's counsellors urged him to avoid losses by negotiating peace with Afzal Khan. [25] This event is remembered in a Marathi language idiom Hōtā Jivā Mhaṇun Vāchlā Shivā ("Because of Jiva; Shivaji survived the attack"). And both the parties arranged a grand tent to welcome the Generals. Introduction: The year is 1659. When I was planning my visit to Bijapur I cam across details of very interesting place , “ Satth Kabar” (sixty Graves) which tells tragic story of Afzal Khan’s 63 wives . Accordingly, Afzal Khan left most of his escort at a short distance from the meeting place, and came to meet Shivaji in a palki (litter (vehicle)), accompanied by five men: two soldiers, his expert swordsman Sayyid Banda, and the Brahmin envoys Krishnaji and Gopinath. The Marathas defeated the Adilshahi forces. But Shivaji showed them mercy and let them go. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president and former Union minister Sharad Pawar said that Chhatrapati Shivaji killed Afzal Khan not because he was a Muslim but enemy of “swaraj”. Unlike the policy of the then-contemporary kings, Shivaji was benevolent towards his prisoners. In a bid to contain Shivaji, Adil Shah sent Afzal Khan, an experienced veteran general along with an army of 40,000 men to destroy Shivaji. And he was none other than Afzal Khan. In 1659 Shivaji had recently defeated Bijapur general Afzal Khan and conquered the Panhalgad fort. Let me narrate you a story. The Panhalgad fort, located in Panhala, 20 kilometres northwest of Kolhapur in Maharashtra, has witnessed some historical skirmishes. The Maratha’s bold attack weakened the Adilshahi’s morale as they fled the battlefield. Mohammed Adil Shah sent Afzal Khan, a powerful general in his employ to subdue Shivaji. The families of dead officers were given pensions, and those who had males alive were offered services in the Maratha army. 10 Nov- the battle of Pratapgarh when shivaji killed Afzal Khan. Afzal Khan (died 20 November 1659) was a general who served the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur Sultanate in India. Amey Khopkar of the MNS film wing said he warned the channel against telecasting the programme which showed Shivaji Maharaj dancing with Afzal Khan. He administered Shahaji's fiefs in the Pune region, and had started acting independently of the Bijapur government. One of these chiefs was Virabhadra, the Nayaka of Ikkeri. This cannon shot marked as a signal to the infantry. He has desecrated temples and shrines, all in the hope to lure out his major target. This Bagh Nakh (Tiger claw) could be concealed under the hand and when the much larger Afzal Khan made his attempt on Shivaji's life. Krishnaji hinted that Afzal Khan had treacherous plans. [11] On the other hand, Afzal Khan's army - including infantry and cavalry - had 10,000 soldiers. Therefore, he buried his 63 wives at Afzalpura near Bijapur to ensure that no other men would get them after his death. Victory of Lord Hanuman over Aksha, Son of Ravana. The Last Stand of Pavan Khind. Sath Kabar: The Tragic Story of Afzal Khan’s 63 Wives - See 13 traveler reviews, 3 candid photos, and great deals for Bijapur, India, at Tripadvisor. PUNE: Even as the VHP threatened to raze the tomb of Afzal Khan, a 1927 Marathi book reveals that it was Chhatrapati Shivaji, who got the tomb constru Shivaji Maharaj Stories Shivaji Maharaj Stories 4 Shivaji Maharaj’s stories that live in the heart of every Maharashtrian. While he was growing up, he was accompanying his father Shahaji Raje, who was a sardar in Adilshahi. He set up luxurious tents at the meeting place. As per Islamic customs, Afzal Khan was buried, and Shivaji personally overlooked the construction of his tomb in Pratapgadh. [8] He left for the meeting accompanied by two soldiers - his expert swordsman Jiva Mahala and Shambhuji Kavji, each of whom carried two swords and a shield. Shivaji claimed to be a loyal servant of Bijapur, but the Bijapur government doubted his loyalty. Encouraged by Afzal Khan's successes, the Bijapur forces attacked Kenge Nayaka's contingent from both sides. And this mistake was going to cost him his life. Afzal Khan’s death was a severe blow to the Adil Shahis, and this led Shivaji to double his already expanding empire. Not Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, who was his oldest son.). The arrangement of such a meeting is always very complex, with the future being dependent on these meetings. None other than Chhatrapati […] The defenders closed the fort gates before Afzal Khan could enter the fort, but Afzal Khan's contingent was soon reinforced by the main Bijapur army led by Randaula Khan. None other than Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. This is his story. [3], Bijapur's victory over Kenge Nayaka frightened the other Nayakas of present-day Karnataka into accepting Bijapur's suzerainty. [19] Shivaji's envoy proposed a negotiation meeting with only a few bodyguards at Javli, located near the foot of the Pratpagad fort. On the other hand, the Adil Shahi knew Sri Shivaji was in a well-defended position. [17], Texts such as Afzal Khan Vadh and Shiva-Bharata claim that the goddess Bhavani appeared in Shivaji's dream, warning him of Afzal Khan's treacherous plans, and assuring him of victory. He had not bestowed his … Escape from Agra. And he was none other than Afzal Khan. बिना Ads खबरों के लिए इनस्टॉल करें दैनिक भास्कर ऐप It was the wicked plan of Afzal Khan, to use the custom of greeting each other with a hug to suffocate Shivaji to death. Kenge Nayaka (or Keng Nayak), the chief of Basavapattana and a discontented tributary of Virabhadra, helped the Bijapur army capture Ikkeri in exchange for 100,000 rupees, forcing Virabhadra to flee to Bednur. It was their first significant military victory against a major regional power, and led to the eventual establishment of the Maratha Empire. This number is supported by the English letter, as well as Tarikh-i-Ali. One day before the meeting, Afzal Khan marched to Par, a village near Pratapgad, via the Radtondi pass. He then pretended to tremble with fear, and requested that Afzal Khan's companions withdraw to a distance. Both of the sons were given gifts and safe passage to their home territory. And he was none other than Afzal Khan. It is said that Afzal Khan had met his spiritual Guru before launching the campaign to seek his blessings. Escape from Agra. Afzal Khan had underestimated the young and charismatic enemy. In a bid to contain Shivaji, Adil Shah sent Afzal Khan, an experienced veteran general along with an army of 40,000 men to destroy Shivaji. The invaders knew that there was only one general who could defeat Shivaji. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was in the Maval region. His soldiers encamped in scattered places, close to water bodies near the source of the Koyna River. He has desecrated temples and shrines, all in the hope to lure out his major target. [23] Afzal Khan insulted Shivaji by calling him a peasant (kunbi) boy, and Shivaji responded by calling him a son of a fry cook (bhatari). A veteran Campaigner of the Adil Shahi sultanate is marching towards Maratha lands. He had good strong defenses but lacked the manpower necessary to go against Adilshahis. Afzal khan was a crafty general. After a peace treaty with the Mughals, and the general acceptance of Ali Adil Shah II as the king, the Bijapur government became more stable, and turned its attention towards Shivaji. To lure Shivaji out he started pillaging villages, raiding towns and even went as far as destroying the sacred temples and shrines of Shivaji’s patron deity, Maa Bhavani. On his way,… The Afzal Khan Vadh equates Shivaji to Rama, and Afzal Khan to Ravana. To subscribe for more videos click the link below :-http://goo.gl/tU3nMP The invaders knew that there was only one general who could defeat Shivaji. Shivaji’s Night Attack on Shaista Khan at Pune to Decimate Mughal Terrorism (5th April 1663) After his accession to the throne and the dramatic death of terrorist Afzal Khan, Aurangzeb sent Shaista Khan as viceroy of the Deccan with a large army to defeat Shivaji. [15], At Wai, Afzal Khan wrote to local chiefs, seeking their support against Shivaji. He had captured territories ruled by other subordinates of Bijapur, and had negotiated with the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, who had invaded the Bijapur Sultanate. Amid the decline of the Vijayanagara Empire, the Bijapur government campaigned against the Nayaka chiefs who had taken control of the former Vijayanagara territory. The Chitnis Bakhar and Shiva Digvijaya state that the idols at Tuljapur and Pandharpur were removed before Afzal Khan could destroy them. 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. Perhaps the best-known tale about Shivaji is one which is taught to kids in schools around India how he killed Afzal Khan in 1659 at a secret meeting between the two using steel 'tiger claws' and then chopping off his head. The Shiva-Bharata similarly describes Shivaji as an avatar of Vishnu, while portraying Afzal Khan as a demonic incarnation. The year is 1659. [14] These actions alienated the local Hindu deshmukhs, who could have provided local support to Afzal Khan. The Marathas had brought in a total of 15000 troops and lost 2000 of their men. The story of the encounter between Afzal Khan and Shivaji is the subject of several films, plays, school textbooks and village ballads in Maharashtra. The peace negotiation started, but Afzal Khan didn’t carry the talk anywhere. He went on the desecrate the Hindu temples at Pandharpur and Shingnapur (Shambhu Mahadev). Shivaji Maharaj’s attack on Shaista Khan. Shivaji at once sped up the slope towards his fortress, ordering the cannons to be fired. [19] The envoy presented Shivaji as someone who respected Afzal Khan as an elder and an associate of his father, and as someone who was willing to submit easily. He treated the defeated army with respect and admiration. However, the Guru had a vision of headless body of Afzal Khan. The Maratha army under the leadership of capable generals such as Kanhoji Angre, Moropant Pingle, Netaji Palkher, and Ragho Atre made short work of the invaders. on Google+, Your email address will not be published. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the founder of Maratha Empire. on Twitter Shivaji would raid the invader in the night while avoiding a full head-on collision. He had good strong defenses but lacked the manpower necessary to go against Adilshahis. In fact, he had killed Sambhaji. Shahaji, Shivaji’s elder brother was in the same situation when he was killed. Shivaji’s Captain, Kanhoji Jedhe rushed down the enemy troops. Meanwhile, in a last desperate attempt, the Adilshahi army’s cavalry tried to counter charge. 3. Afzal Khan’s sons were present on the losing side s well. This is enough to show how far ahead of his time Shivaji really was. [24], Shivaji's victory over Afzal Khan caught the popular imagination of the local public, and ballads glorifying the event were sung by wandering bards (gondhalis). This victory made Shivaji a legend and formed the core nucleus of what would later be coined the Maratha empire. The Marathas smashed the Adil Shahi contingent like a swift wind, and completely routed the invaders. [37], "Allow event to mark killing of Afzal Khan: Shiv Sena to BJP Govt", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Afzal_Khan_(general)&oldid=1002041681, All Wikipedia articles written in Indian English, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 22 January 2021, at 15:26. 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