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On his way, the Khan was attacked by Sambhaji but the latter was killed. Shivaji was informed that on hearing the news of the death of Sambhaji, Shahji also died (in Saka 1580; A.D. 1658), that the obsequies of Shahji were performed by Ekoji and that Jija Bai had come to meet him. Shivaji asked Jija Bai to remain at Pratapgarh and awaited the arrival of Afzal Khan.

At the appointed place Afzal Khan waited and on the arrival of Shivaji Afzal Khan, embraced Shivaji and stabbed him with a “bichuva”. As Shivaji was clad with steel covering, he escaped unhurt. And shivaji using his steel claws (Baghnakh) tore his bowels open. Then the Khan retaliated. but

Shivaji killed the Khan with his “Patta”. (This happened in Saka 1581; A.D.

1659). 壘

Krishnaji Pant took his sword to fight with Shivaji. Shivaji evaded him. But Shivaji's bodyguard cut Krishnaji Pant to pieces.

As pre-arranged the horn was sounded and the army of Afzal Khan was routed. The nobles who were arrested were treated with respect and sent back to their homes. Ali Adil Shah was much distressed to hear the sad news.

6 While Shivaji was proceeding to Javli, he asked his general Netaji to be at Poona. On hearing the fate of

Afzal Khan, he came to meet Shivaji.

With the help of Netaji, Shivaji annexed several forts belonging to Ali Adil Shah. Shivaji garrisoned all the forts, and remained at Panhala. Rustum Khan who was sent to defend Panhala, sent word to Ali Adil Shah that Shivaji had occupied that fort before his arrival.

Aurangazeb was kept informed of all these events. He sent a sardar Zulup Khan with a large army. He in conjunction with Rustum Khan marched towards Panhala. Shivaji defeated Zulup Khan who conducted war for sixteen times; but he was finally routed.

Aurangazeb new sent Shaista Khan with strong forces to retrieve all the forts captured by Shivaji. He arrived at Chakravathi region (Chakan) and laid siege to it. Now Ali Adil Shah sent Johor Khan of Karnool to besiege Panhala.

Jija Bai heard that Shivaji was besieged at Panhala and that the forts of Sankrama and Chakravathi were besieged by Shaista Khan. She proposed to go to Panhala to help his son. At this juncture Netaji came with Hilal