indian navy
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What is Indian navy ?
• The Indian navy is the naval branch of the armed forces of India . The president of India serves as the commander -in-chief of the navy . The chief of naval staff {cns} ,usually a four star officer in the rank of admiral , commands the navy
History of indian navy
• India has a maritime history dating back 5,600 years. The first tidal dock is estimated to have been built at lothal around 2300 BC during the Indus valley civilization near the present day mangrol harbour on the Gujarat coast. The Rigveda written around 1500 BC, credits Varuna with knowledge of the ocean routes and describes naval expeditions. There is reference to the side wings of a vessel called Plava
Commander-in-chief of Indian navy
1943-1947Rear –admiral Arthur
Edward BedfordVice-admiral sir Herbert
FitzAdmiral john Henry
godfreyvice-admiral sir
Humphrey walwyn
1947-1950Rear- admiral john
TalbotAdmiral sir William
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