(A) Berar
(B) Bijapur
(C) Golconda
(D) Ahmednagar
(E) Bidar
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Bijapur Sultanate's Afzal Khan Mission
The historical context involves the conflict between the Maratha warrior Shivaji Maharaj and the established Deccan Sultanates. One significant confrontation involved the Bijapur Sultanate dispatching one of its trusted generals.
Afzal Khan's Objective
The Sultanate of Bijapur sent its powerful general, Afzal Khan, against Shivaji. The primary instructions given to Afzal Khan were explicit: to capture Shivaji, preferably alive, but ultimately dead if capture proved impossible. This mission aimed to curb Shivaji's growing influence and assert Bijapur's dominance.
Correct Option Identification
Based on historical records, Afzal Khan was a general of the Bijapur Sultanate. Therefore, the sultanate that sent Afzal Khan against Shivaji with the specified instructions was Bijapur.
- Option (A) Berar - Incorrect.
- Option (B) Bijapur - Correct.
- Option (C) Golconda - Incorrect.
- Option (D) Ahmednagar - Incorrect.
- Option (E) Bidar - Incorrect.
The correct choice corresponds to the Bijapur Sultanate only.
Important Questions from Marathas
Which Maratha warrior died in the successful defence of the Sinhagad fort fighting against the Mughal army?
The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between _____.
Which of the following Anglo - Maratha wars resulted in merging the Peshwas' territories with the Bombay Presidency?
What were not consequences of this war ?
Which was not one of the reasons for the defeat of the Marathas ?
