Chhatrapati Shivaji, the father of the Navy to whom Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the new Indian Navy Ensign on Friday, was unquestionably the first ruler in India to have realised the need for protecting the coast, Manohar Malgonkar writes in a book published in 1984 that has just been reissued by HarperCollins.
Chhatrapati Shivaji, "the father of the Navy" to whom Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the new Indian Navy Ensign on Friday, "was unquestionably the first ruler in India to have realised the need for protecting the .
Showcasing the country s growing prowess of indigenous manufacturing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned the country s first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant on Friday and said it is not just a warship but a testament to the hard work, talent, influence and commitment of 21st century India.