Administrative System of the Marathas c21.s1.2

c21.s1.2

The Maratha naval power saw its zenith under the Angrias, but as they were practically independent of the Peshwas, the Angria's fleet does not fall within the scope of this work. Under the Peshwas the navy formed a regular department. It had its headquarters at Vijayadurg and Bassein, and the revenue of several Mahals was granted for the naval establishment. We shall here notice two points only in connection with the naval policy of the Peshwas.