Afzal Khan was a 16th-century commander of the Adil Shahi dynasty, who was killed by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in a battle of bravery and astuteness. The battle of Pratapgad was fought on ...

He was speaking on the occasion of Shiv Pratap Day, which is celebrated every year at the Pratapgad Fort to mark Afzal Khan's killing by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

A statue depicting Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj slaying Afzal Khan at the base of Pratapgad Fort is nearing completion and will be inaugurated next year, said state minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha on ...

Pratapgad Fort is one of the most renowned Maratha forts in Maharashtra, famous for the historic victory against Afzal Khan, the general of the Bijapur Adil Shahi forces. In 1659, Maratha king ...

Pratapgad Fort is one of the most renowned Maratha forts in Maharashtra, famous for the historic victory against Afzal Khan, the general of the Bijapur Adil Shahi forces. In 1659, Maratha king ...

In 1659, a battle took place between Bijapur’s Adilshahi forces led by General Afzal Khan and the Marathas ... conservation and protection of Pratapgad. The fort is visited by thousands every ...

(Photo: Agencies) A bronze sculpture, weighing eight tonnes and with 15-foot height, of the warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj depicting the killing of Afzal Khan, general of the Bijapur’s ...

He had even built (Adilshahi general) Afzal Khan's tomb (at the base of Pratapgad fort). Bharat ki yeh udarta ki, sarvasamaveshakta ka prateek hai (This is a symbol of Bharat's generosity and ...

which is celebrated every year at the Pratapgad Fort to mark Afzal Khan's killing by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.