India's Lost Naval Empire: 5000 Years of Maritime Dominance | Commodore Srikant Kesnur

Описание: Commodore Srikant Kesnur reveals India's forgotten 5000-year maritime legacy spanning from Harappan civilization to Maratha naval supremacy. Discover how ancient Indian kingdoms dominated Indian Ocean trade routes and learn about sophisticated naval technologies that enabled expeditions from Rome to Japan. Commodore Kesnur, a decorated Indian Navy veteran with 36 years of service, exposes how India's maritime achievements have been systematically overlooked while revealing the strategic brilliance of leaders like Chhatrapati Shivaji and Admiral Kanhoji Angre.

Key Points
Harappan maritime connections 4000+ years ago with Mesopotamia and Oman
Chola naval expedition to Srivijaya in 1025 CE demonstrating operational excellence
Shivaji's visionary naval expansion from land-based kingdom to 200-ship armada
Kanhoji Angre's undefeated naval record against Portuguese and British forces

Concepts explored
Ancient Indian shipbuilding, Lothal maritime archaeology, Chola naval strategy


About The Speaker:
Commodore (Dr) Srikant B. Kesnur, VSM (Retd) is an Indian Navy veteran. He had a distinguished career spanning 36 years, during which he held various appointments involving, command of two ships, maritime operations, training, military education, leadership, diplomacy, and communication. He holds a Ph.D. and five postgraduate degrees. He has been the Lead Writer/Chief Editor of many books/monographs published by the Indian Navy.
Cmde Kesnur has received several awards for his service, including the Vishisht Seva Medal, the CNS commendation, and the Lentaigne Medal (at DSSC). After his retirement, he has been involved in various activities, including teaching and writing on Maritime issues. He is also a motivational speaker and shares his experiences and insights with military and civilian professionals.

Rahul Dewan is a tech entrepreneur, angel investor, blogger, social activist, and Yoga & Meditation practitioner. In 2016, he founded SangamTalks - the largest YouTube channel for documentation of ‘Indian Knowledge Systems’ (IKS) and untold Indian History. Having exited his software services business (600 people) successfully, he now dedicates his full time to Dharmic causes. He is currently on a mission to raise 1000 Crores for Hindu civilizational causes, and to campaign for making Hinduism Missionary again.

Topics covered
00:00:00: Chola-Srivijaya Resolution 1025 CE - Diplomatic Maritime Solution vs Colonial Conquest
00:03:40: Lothal-Dholavira 4000-5000 BCE - Harappan Maritime Links to Mesopotamia and Oman
00:07:20: Nautical Knowledge Systems - Ship Stability, Hydrographic Data, Meteorological Understanding
00:11:00: Samosa-Aloo Cultural Exchange - Arabian Sambusak meets Latin American Potato via Maritime Trade
00:14:40: 400-Acre Maritime Museum Lothal - 13 Galleries Harappan to Modern Navy
00:16:20: Eastern Kingdoms Maritime Orientation - Kalinga, Chola, Satavana Institutional Naval Support
00:20:00: Rajendra Chola 1025 CE - Sunda Strait Naval Strategy vs Expected Malacca Approach
00:25:40: Settlements vs Colonies Distinction - Assimilation Models vs Destructive Imperialism
00:29:20: Shivaji Naval Vision 1657 CE - 27-Year-Old Building 200-Ship Armada from Kalyan Base
00:32:40: Kanhoji Angre 1700-1729 CE - Undefeated Naval Record vs Portuguese-British Joint Forces
00:38:00: Maratha Ship Designs - Indigenous Gura, Galwad, Pal with European Cannon Technology
00:42:20: Naval Guerrilla Tactics - Coastal Ambush Strategy vs Larger European Ships

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