Shivaji Maharaj,s Navy engaged in several significant battles against the Portuguese, other European, and the Siddis. The Battle of Surat in 1664 demonstrated the Maratha Navy's well-coordinated use of both their army and naval forces. The Maratha Navy's victory over the Portuguese fleet in the Battle of Surat solidified the security of the Maratha coast, eliminating Portuguese interference.
Battle of Angediva (1661): The Maratha Navy, led by Captain Mainak Bhandari, confronted the Portuguese fleet near the island of Angediva. The Marathas successfully defeated the Portuguese forces and captured several Portuguese ships.
Battle of Bombay (1665): The Maratha Navy, commanded by Admiral Daulat Khan, engaged the Portuguese fleet near Bombay (now Mumbai). The Marathas achieved a decisive victory, capturing several Portuguese ships and inflicting heavy losses on the enemy.
Battle of Vindhyagiri (1670): In this battle, the Maratha Navy, fought against the combined forces of the Portuguese and Siddis of Jangira. Despite being outnumbered, the Marathas emerged victorious and seized control of the strategic island of Vindhyagiri.
Battle of Khanderi (1679): The Maratha Navy confronted the combined naval forces of the Portuguese and Siddis near the island of Khanderi. The Marathas successfully defended their positions and repelled the enemy, ensuring their dominance in the region.
Battle of Karwar (1683): The Maratha Navy, engaged the combined forces of the Portuguese and Siddis near Karwar. The Marathas emerged triumphant, inflicting heavy losses on the enemy and securing their control over the region.
These battles showcased the prowess of the Maratha Navy, to challenge and defeat their adversaries in the Arabian Sea.
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