Who among the following was sent against Shivaji by the Bijapur Sultan?
A.Afzal Khan
B.Muhammad Shah
C.Firoz Shah
D.Jai Singh

Hint:The Sultan of Bijapur gave orders to bring Shivaji to the court of Bijapur alive or dead. The Sultan of Bijapur sent a large army in 1659 against the Shivaji Maharaj. This battle was won by Shivaji.

Complete step by step answer:
Shivaji Bhosale the member of Maharashtra was in Indian Warrior and King. He formally founded in 1974 as a Chhatrapati he carved out an enclave from the decline of Bijapur that formed the genesis of the Maratha empire. He was born on 19 February 1630 at Shivneri and died on 3 April 1680. He was the son of Shahaji and Jijabai. Shivaji has the vision to take control over the forts which came under the possession of Muhammad Adil Shah, king of the Bijapur. The news was spread and reached the ears of Adil shah, and he sent Afzal khan who was the leading figure of the court of Bijapur at that time, against the Shivaji. Afzal khan has played a great role in the death of Sambhaji Bhosle, elder brother of Shivaji, and has a history with the Bhosle clan. Afzal khan rewarded Adili for his achievements in the military series of the Sultan.

So, the correct answer is Option A.

Note: This battle is known as the Battle of Pratapgarh. It is situated in the hills of Hawaii and surrounded by thick forest. Afzal Khan failed to bring Shivaji to the court of Bijapur. The Battle was won by Shivaji and Afzal Khan was killed. Along the way, Bijapur Shivaji took control over twenty-three of the Sultanate's forts and expanded the Maratha dominance.