“Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Navy a versatile and multifaceted Fighting Force: Part 1”, News Bharati, February 16, 2024:
“Shivaji Maharaj, the visionary leader and founder of the Maratha Empire, possessed a remarkable understanding of the strategic importance of maritime power. His maritime strategy, known as “Ganimi Kawa,” was a testament to his military brilliance and laid the foundation for the Maratha Navy’s resounding success at sea. Through a combination of strategic planning, naval innovation, and audacious warfare, Shivaji Maharaj revolutionized naval warfare in the Indian subcontinent.
Recognizing the importance of naval power, Shivaji Maharaj actively developed and expanded his naval forces to protect his territories and challenge the dominant naval powers of the time, the Portuguese, and Siddis.
The Maratha Navy served as the branch of the armed forces of the Maratha Swarajya, which held dominion over parts of the Indian subcontinent from the mid-17th century to the mid-18th century…..”
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