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Who was Afzal Khan? Whom did he try to kill?

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Afzal Khan was a general of Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur Sultanate in India. He subjugated Nayaka Chiefs and expanded the Bijapur Sultanate in Southern India. 

Afzal Khan tried to kill Maratha king Shivaji but Shivaji protected himself. He was killed at a truce negotiation meeting with Shivaji, and his army was defeated at the battle of Pratapgad.

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