Chattrapati’s Maritime Vision: Balancing Power And Prudence In Modern Diplomacy
by Vaibhav AgrawalIn the late 1650s, Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj, recognizing the critical significance of India’s extensive coastline, initiated the development of a formidable naval force. This strategic move came at a time when Indian rulers, following the era of the Cholas, had largely neglected their coastal defences, allowing foreign powers like the Portuguese and British to establish