INDIAN NAVY DAY
Indian navy is a branch of Indian armed forces. It is Indian's primary instrument of sea power. President of India is the supreme commander of Indian navy. NAVY DAY SIGNIFICANCE : Navy day in India is observed on December 4th every year to celebrate the magnificence and achievements of Naval force to the country. It is celebrated to commemorate the courageous attack of Indian navy on Karachi harbor during Indo - Pakistan war on December 4th 1971. Maratha emperor Chatrapathi Shivaji was considered as the father of the Indian navy . HISTORY AND ORIGIN OF INDIAN NAVY : In 5000 years history of Indian nation, first naval coast was established in Mungrol of Gujarat in 2300 BC. First naval department was established at the time of Mourya dynasty. When India was under the control of Britishers and when Britishers are rul