INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Badi Sahiba sent Afzal Khan to curb the activities of Shivaji Maharaj. Afzal Khan was a powerful and experienced general of the Adhilshahis. Q. Who wrote the Powada based on the killing of Afzal Khan by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj?

Detailed explanation-2: -Shivaji Maharaj had a meeting with Afzal Khan to ensure that Khan stays away from Maharaj’s people and his kingdom. The meeting took a violent turn when Afzalkhan tried to kill Shivaji. During the chaos, Jiva Mahala, one of Shivaji’s associates, killed Afzalkhan’s bodyguard-Bada Sayyad.

Detailed explanation-3: -The meeting between Afzal Khan and Shivaji Maharaj was held at the foot of Pratapgad near Wai on 10 November 1659. It was during this meeting that Afzal Khan was killed by for Shivaji Maharaj for commiting treachery.

Detailed explanation-4: -All the ten bodyguards would remain ‘one arrow-shot’ away from the pair. Shivaji raje chose Sambhaji Kondhalkar, Jiva Mahala, Siddi Ibrahim, Kataji Ingle, Kondaji Kank, Yesaji Kank, Krishnaji Gaikwad, Surji Katake, Visaji Murambak & Sambhaji Karvar for the meet.