[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [The Military System of the Marathas, with a Brief Account of Their Maritime Activities](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sen-1928) › c15.3 # The Military System of the Marathas, with a Brief Account of Their Maritime Activities c15.3 The Military System of the Marathas, with a Brief Account of Their Maritime Activities c15.3 - **Language:** English ### [c15.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sen-1928.c15.3) The principal commander of Shivaji’s fleet, as has been stated, were mostly Musulmans; but apparently the prospects of the sea-service had quickly attracted ambitious Maratha youths, and early in Sambhaji’s reign Santaji Pavla, Govindaji Jadhav and Govind Kanho had earned some reputation as naval officers,¹ though Mai Naik, Daulat Khan and Sidi Misri still directed the destinies of the Maratha fleet. But before Sambhaji’s downfall a Maratha Admiral, competent to assume the responsibilities of the Commander-in-Chief, had already been found in Bhim Rao, otherwise known as Sidoji Gujar. Kanhoji Angria was one of his lieutenants. - [Previous: c15.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sen-1928.c15.2) - [Next: c15.4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sen-1928.c15.4) - [Up: c15](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sen-1928.c15) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sen-1928.c15.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sen-1928.c15.3) · Pramāṇa