3. What is Indian navy ?
• The Indian navy is the
naval branch of the armed
forces of India . The
president of India serves
as the commander -in-chief
of the navy . The
chief of naval staff {cns}

4. History of indian navy
• India has a maritime history dating back 5,600 years.
The first tidal dock is estimated to have been built at
lothal around 2300 BC during the Indus valley
civilization near the present day mangrol harbour on
the Gujarat coast. The Rigveda written around 1500
BC, credits Varuna with knowledge of the ocean routes
and describes naval expeditions. There is reference to
the side wings of a vessel called Plava

5. Commander-in-chief of Indian navy
1943-1947
Rear –admiral Arthur
Edward Bedford
Vice-admiral sir Herbert
Fitz
Admiral john Henry
godfrey
vice-admiral sir
Humphrey walwyn
1947-1950
Rear- admiral john
Talbot
Admiral sir William
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