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TheMaratha Navyrefers to the naval wing of the armed forces ofMaratha Empire, which existed from around mid-17th century to mid-18th century inIndia. The founder ofMaratha EmpireChhatrapati Shivajiis considered as theFather ofIndian Navy
Shivaji took up the task of constructing multiple naval bases across the coast of present-day Maharashtra. He organizedtwo fleets – one under the command ofAdmiral Mainak Bhandariand the other under Daulet Khan. The Maratha Navy consisted mostly of the native Konkani sailors, however it was commanded mostly bymercenariesincludingSiddisandPortuguese.Circa 1659, the Maratha Navy consisted of around 20 warships. Hiringmercenarieswas something not uncommon to the Marathamilitary culture and the Navy was not an exception to it. Shivaji hired aPortuguesenaval officer namedRui Leitão Viegasto command his fleet; the Marathas wanted to get an insight into the Portuguese naval technology and capabilities. Probably that was the reasonof employing Portuguese officers; further, the Marathas were fully aware of the Portuguese naval capabilities. It is worth mentioning that thePortuguesemanaged to convince their mercenary officers to discontinue the service of the Marathas, however thePortugueseallied with theMarathaswhen the latter were engaged in a war with theMughals
Shivaji took up the task of constructing multiple naval bases across the coast of present-day Maharashtra. He organizedtwo fleets – one under the command ofAdmiral Mainak Bhandariand the other under Daulet Khan. The Maratha Navy consisted mostly of the native Konkani sailors, however it was commanded mostly bymercenariesincludingSiddisandPortuguese.Circa 1659, the Maratha Navy consisted of around 20 warships. Hiringmercenarieswas something not uncommon to the Marathamilitary culture and the Navy was not an exception to it. Shivaji hired aPortuguesenaval officer namedRui Leitão Viegasto command his fleet; the Marathas wanted to get an insight into the Portuguese naval technology and capabilities. Probably that was the reasonof employing Portuguese officers; further, the Marathas were fully aware of the Portuguese naval capabilities. It is worth mentioning that thePortuguesemanaged to convince their mercenary officers to discontinue the service of the Marathas, however thePortugueseallied with theMarathaswhen the latter were engaged in a war with theMughals
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