Muqarrab Khan of Golconda was the most experienced commander in Golconda, during the reign of Abul Hasan Qutb Shah. Muqarrab Khan is known to have been an ally of Afzal Khan and defended Golcondas southern realms against Maratha raids.
Muqarrab Khan was a political rival of Abul Hasan Qutb Shah's cruel Brahman viziers Madanna and Akkanna[1][2].
After Abul Hasan Qutb Shah, escaped from his administrative duties by retreating into the Golconda Fort along with 1000 women who were known for their mastery in music and song. Muqarrab Khan had become the de facto ruler of Golconda.[3]
Before, Aurangzeb and his forces initiated the Siege of Golconda, Muqarrab Khan the most experienced commander in Golconda, defected to the Mughals. Muqarrab Khan and his forces proved their fighting experience and worth against the Maratha when he led a contingent that eventually hunted-down Sambhaji at Sangameshwar and brought him to justice (for the slaughtering of innocent people).[4]
When Muqarrab Khan presented Sambhaji before the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, he the emperor knelt in prayer and thanksgiving to Allah.[5]