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Do you know how Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj killed Afzal Khan despite appearing unarmed?

This two-minute thread will give you goosebumps! Spare just two minutes and read till the end.

Afzal Khan was sent by Bijapur against Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with an army of 10,000. He swore, “I will capture Shivaji while sitting on my horse and bring him back.”

A correspondence took place between Shivaji Maharaj and Afzal Khan, under which both agreed to a compromise.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ordered two large armies, led by Peshwa and General Netaji Palkar, to hide in the forests of Pratapgarh. Krishnaji Bhaskar informed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in advance about Afzal Khan’s plan.

As Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj approached Afzal Khan’s camp, he sent a message requesting the removal of Syed Banda from the meeting place. His request was granted.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj then entered the meeting area, where both sides were represented by four individuals each the leader himself, two bodyguards, and a Brahmin messenger.

When they met, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj appeared unarmed, whereas Afzal Khan had a sword hanging from his waist.

Afzal Khan was seated on a platform in the center of the tent. As Shivaji Maharaj stepped onto the platform, his height reached only up to Afzal Khan’s shoulder.

As they moved in for an embrace, Afzal Khan suddenly grabbed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s throat tightly with his left hand. With his right hand, he drew a dagger and struck at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s left armpit.

However, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was already wearing a hidden protective shield, rendering Afzal Khan’s attack ineffective.

In response, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj used his Baghnakha (tiger claws) to tear into Afzal Khan’s abdomen. With his other hand, he drew a dagger and stabbed Afzal Khan in the armpit.

Writhing in pain, Afzal Khan groaned and cried out, “You have killed me! You have killed me! You have deceived and killed me!”

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj jumped from the stage and ran towards his men. Then Syed Banda attacked and broke Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's turban into two pieces.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was already wearing an iron cap inside his turban, so he did not get injured in the head. Meanwhile, Jeev Mahala cut off one of Syed Banda's hands and in the next attack Syed Banda was killed.

Afzal Khan's men put the injured Afzal Khan in a palanquin and started carrying him away, but Shambhuji Kavji struck the followers' feet and made the palanquin fall and beheaded Afzal Khan and appeared before Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj went to Pratapgarh fort and fired a cannon to signal his soldiers, due to which Moro Trimbak and Netaji Palkar surrounded the Bijapur army with thousands of soldiers.

Many camels, elephants and 3000 soldiers of the Bijapuri army were killed. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's army snatched 65 elephants, 4000 horses, many camels, 2000 bundles of clothes, 10 lakh rupees worth of money and jewellery.

Afzal Khan's two sons, two helpful Maratha landlords and a high ranking commander were captured.

Afzal Khan's wives and his elder son Fazal Khan managed to escape.

This was Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's biggest victory till date and this victory spread Shivaji Maharaj's fame all over India. He gave money, rewards etc. to the winners and the families of those who died.

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