Question

Who is known as the father of INDIAN NAVY ???​

Answer 1

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Chhtrapati Shivaji Maharaj

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The 17th-century Maratha emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is considered as the ‘Father of the Indian Navy’. Chhatrapati Shivaji maharaj was born in the hill-fort of Shivneri, near the city of Junnar in Pune district of Maharastra on or 19 February 1630. Chatrapati Shivaji maharaj demonstrated great skill in creating his military organisation .He built a strong naval presence across the coast of Konkan and Goa to protect sea trade. The navy under Shivaji maharaj was so strong that the Marathas coule hold their against the British, Portuguese and Dutch. Shivaji maharaj realised the importance of having a secure coastline and protecting the western Konkan coastline from the attacks of Siddi’s fleet. His strategy was to build a strong navy to protect and bolster his kingdom.

In 1664-67 AD, Shivaji maharaj develops a new Fort on the This fort was constructed by Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The main object was to counter rising influence of foreign colonizers (The English, Dutch, French and Portuguese merchants) and to curb the rise of Siddis of Janjira.

Shivaji maharaj built ships in towns such as Kalyan, Bhivandi, and Goa for building fighting navy as well as trade. He also built a number of sea forts and bases for repair, storage and shelter. Shivaji maharaj fought many lengthy battles with Siddis of Janjira on coastline. The fleet grew to reportedly 160 to 700 merchant, support and fighting vessels. He started trading with foreigners on his own after possession of eight or nine ports in the Deccan.

Chatrapati Shivaji maharaj is also known as Managment Guru.

Answer 2

→Question: Who is known as the Father of Indian Navy?

→Answer: Chhtrapati Shivaji Maharaj is known as the father of Indian Navy.

• Name: Chhatrapati Shivaji Bhosle,
• He is the 17th Maratha emperor,
• Date of birth: 19th February 1630,
• Date of death: 16th April 1680,
• He is called as the father of Indian Navy because he had a very strong and organized army,
• He built ships in Kalyan, Bhivandi, for fighting and trading purposes,
• Also built sea ports for storage and shelter.