Name -Omkar Manwadkar

Age -23

City -Belgaum

Country -India

I am a Aeronautical Engineer But from my Childhood I am passionate about Ganpati Bappa. So I create my Home Ganpati Ecofriendly at my Home Every Year. 

**Decoration Information**: *The entire idol is made by me at home using natural clay and colors, making it completely #Ecofriendly*. Every year, we try to present a social theme, and our Ecofriendly Bappa has received several awards from various organizations. *This year, we have created a new concept - why is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj called the Father of the Indian Navy? Through Ganesh Utsav, we want everyone to know the history of Maharaj’s naval contribution to India . 
The ship is also made Ecofriendly by making use of used Cardboards and Paper. 

**Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Naval Achievements**:

During the medieval period, no Hindu or Muslim ruler in India had established a navy. Even the Mughal emperors were powerless when it came to the seas, and their rule did not extend to maritime control. In such a situation, Shivaji Maharaj, despite the unfavorable political climate, made efforts to establish a navy, which was a monumental achievement of that time. It was due to his efforts that he became known as *The Father of the Maratha Navy* and *The Creator of the Indian Mercantile Marine*. Maharaj's navy protected the Konkan coastal regions from the raids of the Siddi, Portuguese, and other European powers.

The people of the Konkan region experienced peace and security. The ports along the coastline, and the trade conducted through them, were also safeguarded by the Maratha navy. With the development of ships, Maratha dominance over the sea was established. As per the rules of that time, the Marathas were now able to claim ownership over ships that ran aground on the shores. Earlier, sea travel required a license from the Portuguese, but Maharaj overturned this authority.

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