Maratha Navy

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Kanhoji Angre 18th Century Admiral of Maratha Navy National Museum Delhi

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ज्येष्ठ इतिहास संशोधक आणि शिवचरित्रकार आदरणीय गजाभाऊ मेहेंदळे यांचे बुधवार दिनांक १७ सप्टेंबर २०२५ रोजी सायंकाळी दुःखद निधन झाले. त्यांच्या पार्थिवाचे अंत्यदर्शन भारत इतिहास संशोधक मंडळ सदाशिव पेठ, पुणे येथे गुरुवार दिनांक १८ सप्टेंबर २०२५ रोजी सकाळी ११ ते १२ या वेळात घेता येईल. अंत्यविधी वैकुंठ स्मशानभूमीत दुपारी एक वाजता होतील.

The strength of the Maratha state in the 1790s as observed by William Henry Tone who served in the Maratha army… After the assassination of Narayanrao Peshwa (1773) it was Nana Phadnis who, as Regent of the 40-day-old Peshwa Sawai Madhavrao (1774-1795) strove to preserve the Empire and the primacy of the Peshwa as in the time of Madhavrao I (1761-1772)..however, by the 1790s, there were four arms of the Maratha state: Mahadji Scindia, Tukoji Holkar, Parashuram bhau Patwardhan & Hari pant Phadke (with the Peshwa/Nana)and the Bhonsles of Nagpur. In 1794 Mahadji and Haripant died, in 1795 Sawai Madhavrao, in 1796 Tukoji Holkar , in 1799 Parshuram bhau Patwardhan and in 1800 Nana Phadnis. The chaos set in from October 1795. The fruit was then ripe for the picking.

The deplorable situation in Delhi in saka 1706 (1784CE)…A letter to Nana Phadnis says, ‘Hindustan is devoid of Kshatriyas!... The Sikhs are there but are divided. .. of the Wazir; his kingdom depends on the English, of the Patshah.. he is a servant at a salary of a lakh and thirty thousand rupees a month, once he gets this, he doesnt need even one bigha land. Thus is the state of Hindustan. The burden of managing entire Hindustan falls on Patil baba alone’.

In the Ahadnama signed between the Marathas and the Mughal ruler Ahmed Shah in 1750-51, the Mughals handed over many subahs and districts as Subedari to the Marathas and allowed them to take chauth from these provinces. A sum of thirty lakh rupees was paid to the Maratha chiefs Holkar and Scindia who signed the ahadnama on behalf of Balaji Bajirao Peshwa. Agra (Akbarabad) nd Ajmer were two of these provinces awarded (besides others like Lahore and Thatta and so on). Extracts from the ahadnama translated into Marathi and its original version in devanagari script was published by VK Rajwade in his 'Marathyanchya Itihasachi Sadhane, Volume I, letter 1 are as under. A map of Ajmer subah with all the places therein that were included in the award to the Marathas is also given under. Please have a look. @EduMinOfIndia @ncert

Part I of my recent talk on the third battle of #Panipat in Marathi. No exaggeration, no hagiography, just as it happened. पानिपतचे तिसरे युध्द! अलीकडे दिलेल्या व्याख्यानाचा पहिला भाग! अतिशयोक्ती रहित, जसे घडले तसे… #SolsticeAtPanipat youtu.be/KuPw4ie2JB4

In the days after the third battle of #Panipat on 14 January 1761, Ahmed Shah Abdali wrote a letter to Raja Madho Sinh of Jaipur. An excerpt relating to the battle itself: (Trans. Sir Jadunath Sarkar from the Persian) The intensity of the battle and the bravery of the two combatants is best described in the words of the author himself. They gave their all.

Actually the Marathas under Chimaji Appa defeated the Portuguese at Salsette and Vasai in 1737 and 1739. This was the first Asiatic power to defeat a European power. instagram.com/reel/DMvBFODpD… @ShashiTharoor

The famous lion and horse carving at #Thirukurungudi If you zoom, you will realise that the horse and elephant are a combination of multiple precision carved ladies. @TheGopalan @MonaADhar @Saigeet36566874 @temple_of_India @TempleTrails

Let’s talk in this short 🧵 of 📸 about this peculiar terracotta lekanis (dish) of marine motifs. Displayed at the MET, this terracotta lekanis (dish) from Apulia, in modern southern Italy, was made in c. 340–330 BC when the region was part of Magna Graecia (Megale Hellas).

The #IndianNavy proudly pays tribute to Rajendra Chola I — the legendary emperor whose visionary maritime expedition to Southeast Asia a thousand years ago marked a golden chapter in #India’s maritime history. The commencement of the majestic Gangaikonda Cholapuram and the release of a commemorative coin in his honour serve as a reminder of our rich #maritimeheritage. The Chola Navy exemplified unparalleled strategic brilliance, maritime prowess, and cultural influence, leaving an indelible mark on Indian history. Today, the #IndianNavy carries forward that legacy — safeguarding national interests, fostering regional cooperation, #MAHASAGAR #SAGAR and ensuring peace and stability across the #IndianOceanRegion. We salute the timeless spirit of India’s seafarers — from the maritime pioneers of Chola era to the modern day mariners of today. #MaritimeHeritage #NavyForNation #SAGARMALA Sagarmala 2.0 #MaritimeIndiaVision2030

Fort Vijaydurg In Maharashtra ( Photo by Shri Uddhav Thackeray @uddhavthackeray )

I'm an Indian. I love my country, and I love to travel. But lately, I've started feeling a sense of dread and second-hand embarrassment when I see a large group of my countrymen at a tourist spot. And I'm sick of it. This isn't about culture. Spreading out a meal on an airport floor and eating it with your group isn't a proud display of 'simplicity'; it's a lack of civic sense in a shared public space. Or hijacking the observation deck on the Burj Khalifa for a staged Garba reel isn't cultural pride. It's an obnoxious, self-centered spectacle that ruins the moment for hundreds of others who paid to see a view, not your desperate bid for viral fame. This "we are like this only" attitude is the most pathetic excuse for bad manners. It's a toxic cocktail of newfound money, entitlement, and a desperate hunger for social media validation. You are not showcasing Indian culture. You are disrespecting local norms, invading people's privacy, and turning beautiful destinations into garbage dumps. You are ruining tourism, not just for the locals, but for the rest of us Indians who travel with respect. Your actions are getting us a reputation, and it's shameful. Please, for the sake of our country's image, leave your entitlement at home. Be a guest, not a menace. #TravelRant #IndianTourists #TravelEtiquette

Tucked away in a small corner of Tamil Nadu lies one of the greatest clusters of palatial mansions in all of India

अखेर महाराष्ट्र शासनानं पहिलीपासून तिसरी भाषा लादलीच. ती ही "हिंदी. मागच्या शासननिर्णयातील "अनिवार्य" हा शब्द काढून "सर्वसाधारण" असा शब्द घेतला आहे.. हा कावा मराठी माणसानं ओळखला पाहिजे. आता आपलं मराठीपण टिकवायचं तर मोठी लढाई लढावी लागेल. जय महाराष्ट्र ! सोबतचा शासननिर्णय नीट वाचा. #मराठी #शिक्षण gr.maharashtra.gov.in/Site/Upload/Go…

#IndianNavy is all set to commission the first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft #ASWSWC, #Arnala at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam, on June 18. The ceremony will be presided over by Gen Anil Chauhan, CDS. The event marks the formal induction of the first of the 16 #ASWSWC class ships into the Indian Navy. Named after the historic Arnala Fort off Vasai, Maharashtra, the warship reflects India's rich maritime heritage. @indiannavy @ThingsNavy

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