Afzal Khan (general)

Afzal Khan
A c. early 20th century painting
Other namesAfzul Khan
Known forWarrior, Military Commander, Administrator of Adil Shahi Dynasty
BornEarly-17th Centuries
Died20 November [O.S. 10 November] 1659
Foot of the Pratapgad fort
Cause of deathKilling in Combat
BuriedTomb of Afzal Khan
NationalityBijapur Sultanate
IssueFazl Khan
His Governmental Responsibilities
Governor of Wai
Bijapur SultanMohammad Adil Shah
Governor of Pune
Bijapur SultanMohammed Adil Shah
Military career
AllegianceBijapur Sultanate of Adil Shahi Dynasty
BranchLoyalist
RankGeneral
Conflicts
See list
  • Bijapur–Nayaka War
    • Siege of Sira
  • Bijapur–Mysore War
    • Siege of Basavapattana
  • Bijapur–Maratha War

Afzal Khan (died 20 November 1659) was a general of the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur Sultanate in the Deccan of India. 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.

In 1659, the Bijapur government sent Afzal Khan to subjugate Shivaji, a former vassal turned rebel. He was killed at a truce negotiation meeting with Shivaji, and his army was defeated at the Battle of Pratapgad.

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