Date : |
4th December |
Related to : |
Indian Navy Day to celebrate the achievements and role of the naval force to the country. |
Connect Date : |
04 December 1971 |
Connect Place : |
India |
Special 1: |
The military role of navy is characterized by the threat or use of force at and from the sea. Today India Navy is ranked as top 7th worldwide. |
Special 2: |
The maritime history of India predates the birth of western civilisation. The worlds first tidal dock is believed to have been built at Lothal around 2300 BC during the Harappan Civilisation, near the present
day Mangrol harbour on the Gujarat coast. |
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The Maratha Emperor, Chhatarpati Shivaji Bhosle of the 17th century is considered as "Father of the Indian Navy". |