Question

Find out and write.

Shivaji Maharaj paid attention to building a Navy. 

Answer 1

1. After the victory of Javali, the activities by Shivaji Maharaj increased in Konkan. 
2. He captured Kalyan and Bhiwandi on the Konkan coast.
3. There he came into contact with the Siddi, Portuguese, and British powers on the Western Coast.
4. He then realized that, in order to fight these powers, it was necessary to have a strong naval force.

Therefore, he concentrated on building a Navy.