https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=34113 Ancient Indian maritime activity-attested by Lothal and references in Vedic and epic literature-supported extensive trade and cultural exchange, with dynasties like the Nanda, Maurya and Chola sustaining seaborne commerce. The medieval period saw relative maritime neglect as land-focused polities de-emphasised naval power, a condition that, compounded by European colonisation repurposing maritime infrastructure for extraction, diminished India's maritime identity. Post-independence policy and institutional efforts have aimed to rebuild naval capability, evolving the Navy toward blue-water status and prioritising maritime strategic renewal. en-us Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:46:03 +0530 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:46:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=34113 Ancient Indian maritime activity-attested by Lothal and references in Vedic and epic literature-supported extensive trade and cultural exchange, with dynasties like the Nanda, Maurya and Chola sustaining seaborne commerce. The medieval period saw relative maritime neglect as land-focused polities de-emphasised naval power, a condition that, compounded by European colonisation repurposing maritime infrastructure for extraction, diminished India's maritime identity. Post-independence policy and institutional efforts have aimed to rebuild naval capability, evolving the Navy toward blue-water status and prioritising maritime strategic renewal. News - Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:46:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=34113