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  2. Bichuwa - Wikipedia

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    The former type tended to be larger than the latter. This combination weapon, known as a bichuwa bagh naka, was used by the Maratha leader Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to assassinate Afzal Khan in the 17th century. It is mistaken by the name "Bhavani" which was actually the name of his sword.

  3. Bagh nakh - Wikipedia

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    There are conflicting reports of the time period in which the bagh nakh first appeared. Poisoned bagh nakh had been used by the Rajput clans for assassinations. The most well-known usage of the weapon was by the first Maratha leader Shivaji who used a bichuwa and bagh nakh to kill the Bijapur general Afzal Khan.

  4. Maratha Army - Wikipedia

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    The Marathas used weapons like muskets, matchlocks, firangi swords, clubs, bows, spears, daggers, etc. [2] The cavalry rode the Bhimthadi horse, which was developed by crossing Arabian and local horse breeds. [3] [4] Waghnakh A Maratha helmet and armour from Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia

  5. Shivaji's invasions of Janjira - Wikipedia

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    In the years following Shivaji’s death, the Siddis had expanded their landholdings to encompass much of the central and northern Konkan coastal plains. [16] Janjira Fort was the only location along the Konkan coast that neither Shivaji nor Kanhoji nor any of their combined seven sons were able to defeat, capture, control, or administer. [17]

  6. Afzal Khan (general) - Wikipedia

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    Tarikh-i-Shivaji: bagh nakh and dagger to cut open Afzal Khan's stomach; also used shamsah and other weapons Shivaji, using a sword Shiva-Bharat: The Bhavani sword Rairi Bakhar dagger concealed in right arm English letter dagger concealed near chest John Fryer: stiletto (dagger) concealed in coat sleeve Khafi Khan's Muntakhab-al Lubab: dagger ...

  7. Shivaji's Southern Campaign - Wikipedia

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    During Shivaji's absence, Hambirrao Mohite, the new cavalry commander-in-chief, led successful raids into Moghul territories in Gujarat, extending as far as Broach, and safely bringing back his booty to Raygad.Meanwhile, the Sidi of Janjira launched a naval descent along Shivaji's coastline, further complicating the military situation and ...

  8. New Palace, Kolhapur - Wikipedia

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    Even today, it is the residence of Shahu, the direct descendant of Shivaji. Mant's masterpiece at Kolhapur, however, is the New Palace, 1.5 km further north on Bhausingji Road. Completed in the same year as the Hospital, this complex presents a novel blend of disparate features in contrasting basalt and sandstone.

  9. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum of Indian History

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    The museum complex has twenty two buildings, each housing a unique exhibition. Among them are displays regarding Aurangzeb, based on his own firmans, on Maharana Pratap, the only Rajput to fight the Mughals and win; [2] Dara Shikoh, two exhibitions on the great Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, as well numerous exhibitions on women warriors, like Alyabhai Holkar, Tarabai of Maharashtra, Rani Kittur ...