Shivaji's naval fleet
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The Maratha Navy was the naval wing of the armed forces of the Maratha Empire, which existed from around mid-17th century to mid-18th century in India.[2]
Maratha Navy
Mahratta pirates attacking the sloop 'Aurora', of the Bombay Marine, 1812; beginning of the action.jpg
"Mahratta Grabs and Gallivats attacking the sloop Aurora of the Bombay Marine." by Thomas Buttersworth
Active
circa 1650-1818
Country
India
Allegiance
Maratha Empire
Type
Navy
Size
Peak size - Nearly 800 ships meant for stealth type of attack with approximately 60 or more war class ships; 5,000 men[citation needed]
Commanders
Daria Sarang (Admiral of the Mahratta Fleet)[1]
Supreme commander
Notable
commanders
Admiral Mainak Bhandari (active 1654–1679)
Admiral Kanhoji Angre (active 1698–1729)
Admiral Anandrao Dhulap (active 1764–1795)