Answer the following briefly:

Explain briefly the conflict between Shivaji and Afzal Khan.

Due to the growing power of Shivaji, the sultan of Bijapur appointed Afzal Khan to suppress Shivaji. Afzal Khan invited Shivaji for the meeting. Shivaji became very alert and agreed to meet him. When Shivaji arrived at the meeting place, Afzal Khan advanced a few steps forward and embraced Shivaji and tried to attack him. However, the Maratha leader had armor under his coat, immediately recovering from the shocking attack, he took his Baghnak (Tiger claws) and attacked Khan from the back and ripped open his bowels and brought him instantly down to the ground. This incident brought prestige and honor to the Marathas and Shivaji.