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Afzalkhan
Afzalkhan was a 17th century Muslim general sent by Aurangzeb, the Moghul ruler to initiate peace talks with Shivaji, a Hindu king. During the meeting at Shivaji's Pratapgadh fort Afzalkhan attempted to murder Shivaji, but was stabbed by Shivaji and died. Shivaji buried him where he fell. The tomb of Afzalkhan is located near the ruins of Pratapgadh fort near the town of Mahabaleshwar in the of Indian state of Maharashtra.
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad party in India has reportedly announced plans to destroy the tomb of Afzalkhan on Sunday, September 12, 2004, an action that could lead to increased Muslim-Hindu strife.
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