Maynak Bhandari

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Maynak Bhandari was one of the first chiefs or Admiral of the

near Alibaug against the British and Dutch combined troops . Along with Daria Sarang and Daulat Khan, other admirals who served Shivaji, Bhandari commanded a navy of 200 ships. Their official titles of Mai Nayak Bhandari and Daria Sarang translate to Water Leader and Sea Captain, respectively. The Maratha Navy was the forerunner of India's present-day Indian Navy. A memorial has been built to Ram Nayak Bhandari at Bhatye Village, close to Ratnagiri town.

See also

• Shivaji
• Bhandaris

References

• "Khanderi-Underi Fort,Forts Maharashtra". Forts of Maharashtra. 21 February 2019. Retrieved 23 October 2019.