Multiple choice The famous 'baghnakh' episode in the history of the Maratha Empire is related to the death of Shivaji death of Shambhaji death of Afzal Khan death of Aurangzeb Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation The famous 'baghnakh' episode in the history of the Maratha Empire is related to the death of Afzal Khan. In 1659-60, Afzal Khan was deputed by Adil Shah of Bijapur to punish Shivaji. But, Afzal Khan was killed by Shivaji in 1659.