Laya Patil
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Laya Patil, also spelled as Lai Patil, was the leader of a naval unit of the Maratha Navy of the Maratha Empire at the time of Chhatrapati Shivaji Bhonsle. He was a Koli by caste and born in Alibag, present-day Maharashtra. Shivaji had built a warship in the honor of Laya Patil, which was named Palkhi and honoured with the title of Sarpatil.[1]
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Laya Patil | |
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Nickname(s) | Daryasarang |
Born | Alibaug, Maratha Empire |
Allegiance | Maratha Empire |
Service/ | Maratha Navy |
Years of service | 10 years |
Rank | Daryasarang |
Unit | Mavala fleet |
Commands held | Siege of Janjira |
Awards | A warship named Palkhi, title of Sarpatil |
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He was made the chief of the naval fleet in the Maratha Navy to capture the Janjira island by Peshwa, after which Patil served in the Maratha Empire for ten years.[2]