Siddi Hilal was one such Muslim working for Shivaji. Shivaji defeated Rustum Zama and Fazal Khan near Raibaug in 1660. Siddi Hilal fought on Shivaji’s side. Adil Shah II’s uncle Siddi Jauhar came to lay siege against Shivaji at Panhala Fort that same year. Shivaji’s trusted aide, Netaji Palkar, used his armed detachments to dislodge the siege. Siddi Hilal and his son were at Netaji’s side at the time. Hilal’s son Siddi Wahwah was wounded and captured in this battle.
