Bahlul Khan (fl.1667-77) was a Pathan officer of Ali Adil Shah II. He was also leader of the Afghan faction and was regent in 1675 to Sikander Adil Shah. See: Sherwani, H.K.: The History of the Deccan 1295-1724 and Nayeem, M.M.: External Relations of the Bijapur Kingdon, 1489-1686