Father of the Indian Navy’ Chatrapati Shivaji established a powerful naval force to secure trade routes, protect ports, and challenge European dominance. His visionary strategies transformed India’s maritime history and coastal defence.
Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire in the 17th century, is known not only for his land-based warfare but also for his visionary naval power. He was among the first Indian rulers to recognize the strategic importance of having a strong navy to protect the coastline and assert maritime dominance.