Shri Shiv Chatrapati Caritr 27: Fighting after Afzal's death

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The Khan was also accompanied by some attendants, according to the same author, as will be seen from the following extract.
S.D. [169] There were some ten or twenty Pathans of rank and they drew their weapons; Tanaji Malusare, Vis'vas Rav Nanaji and other men in the Raja's service, put the Raja back and in his presence rendered praiseworthy service. Knowing that their Sardar was dead and they would not be allowed to retire, the Pathans decided to sell their lives dear and drew their swords. While the Maharaja was stepping behind, Krshnaji Pant, a brave man and the Dewan of the Khan, aimed his firang at his head. Yesaji Kank pushed back the Maharaja, and holding his weapon ready for a blow, addressed Krshnaji Pant in the following manner, — "You are a Brahman. It is not your duty to use weapons. Go away, I grant you your life." But he did not pay any heed to this warning and came forward; so Yesaji Kank dealt a blow and though it had not the full effect, the wound was very severe. The palanquin bearers availed themselves of this opportunity of thrusting the Khan's corpse into the palanquin and hurried with it. When Yesaji Kank perceived it, fifty-five men rushed on the bearers and felled the palanquin. They chopped off the Khan's head. In this manner did the Maharaja win victory.
* * * [171] A new bastion was built where Abdul Khan was killed and it was called after him Abdul buruj.