Question

Shivaji Maharaj raised navy.
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Answer 1

1. Enemies on the west coast of India like the Portuguese of Goa, the Siddi of Janjira, and the British factors of Surat and Rajapur created obstacles in the work of expanding the Swaraj

2. It was necessary to control their activities and to protect the west Coast.

3. Maharaj had great foresight and realised that the one who has a navy, controls the sea.

Hence, Shivaji Maharaj raised a navy.

Answer 2

Chhatrapati Shivaji realized the importance of a strong navy; the first keel of a Maratha naval vessel was laid down in a creek near Kalyan circa 1654. Shivaji Maharaj took up the task of constructing multiple naval bases along the coast of present-day Maharashtra.