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When São Gabriel, captained by Vasco da Gama, dropped anchor at Kappad, near Kozhikode (Calicut), on the Kerala coast in 1498, the ensuing confrontation with the Zamorin sovereign in the region laid the foundation for the navy in India.
After the Zamorin
(title of the ruler in Malabar) proposed a naval force under the leadership of a Muslim warrior named Kunjali Marakkar, this first navy admiral of India and his lineage went on to fight off foreign invaders for more than 100 years (1498 -1600). In recognition of the services of the distinguished warrior, Prime Minister Nehru renamed the Colaba Naval Barracks near Mumbai, INS Kunjali. Kunjali is known to have practiced “hit and run” military tactics, something the Navy trainees are taught to date.
And now more special tactics will be imparted as part of official naval training at Kunjali’s very own native place and venue of maritime exploits. The prestigious Ezhimala Naval Academy complex, which will not only be the premier officer training establishment of the Indian Navy, but also the largest Naval Academy in Asia, was inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on January 8, 2009. Hereon, Ezhimala Academy will be the home for all basic training for officer cadres of the Indian Navy.....Continue
After the Zamorin
(title of the ruler in Malabar) proposed a naval force under the leadership of a Muslim warrior named Kunjali Marakkar, this first navy admiral of India and his lineage went on to fight off foreign invaders for more than 100 years (1498 -1600). In recognition of the services of the distinguished warrior, Prime Minister Nehru renamed the Colaba Naval Barracks near Mumbai, INS Kunjali. Kunjali is known to have practiced “hit and run” military tactics, something the Navy trainees are taught to date.And now more special tactics will be imparted as part of official naval training at Kunjali’s very own native place and venue of maritime exploits. The prestigious Ezhimala Naval Academy complex, which will not only be the premier officer training establishment of the Indian Navy, but also the largest Naval Academy in Asia, was inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on January 8, 2009. Hereon, Ezhimala Academy will be the home for all basic training for officer cadres of the Indian Navy.....Continue
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