Who was sent by the ruler of Bijapur to punish Shivaji?

Runi Khan

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Shaista Khan

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Afzal Khan

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Inayat Khan

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Solution

The correct option is C Afzal Khan
Afzal Khan was the most powerful General or Sardar in the court of the Bijapur Sultanate who fought against Shivaji. In 1659, he led an army of about 10,000 elite troops and pursued Shivaji persistently. He was killed at a meeting with Shivaji by Shivaji's lieutenant Sambhaji Kavji.

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