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	INS Angre
		The Naval Symphonic Band, one of the pioneer bands of the Indian Navy, was commissioned in 1945 at Mumbai, with a strength of 50 musicians under the aegis of Lt Cdr SE Hills MBE, RCMN, RNVR.
		British historians have described Kanhoji Angre as a pirate, ignoring that he was appointed by the Maratha king.
		After Sekhoji's death, the Angre might was split between two brothers, Sambhaji and Manaji, because of divisions in the family.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/world/india/ins-angre.htm (745 words)

	The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum - Travel
		In the early 18th century, Andaman and Nicobar Islands were owned by Kanhoji Angre, the Maratha Admiral whose Navy frequently harassed and captured the British, Portuguese and Dutch merchant vessels.
		In 1713, Angre captured the yacht of the British governor of Bombay and was released after the delivery of ransom of powder and shot.
		Angre remained undefeated right up to his death in 1729, despite several combined attacks by the British and Portuguese.
	www.tribuneindia.com /2001/20010708/spectrum/travel.htm (1460 words)

	Andaman Nicobar travel guide,Andaman and Nicobar island travel guide,Andaman & nicobar tour operators,andaman nicobar ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		It is believed that Marco Polo was among the first from the West to set foot on one of the islands.
		Kanhoji Angre, a Maratha admiral had his base on the island in the early 18th century.
		Despite many efforts by the British and later a joint military force of British and Portuguese naval forces, Kanhoji Angre was never defeated.
	www.tourmyindia.com /states/andaman/index.html (1038 words)

	Maritime History Of India - An Overview
		This led the Maratha King Shivaji to create his own fleet, which was commanded by able admirals like Sidhoji Gujar and Kanhoji Angre.
		The Maratha Fleet along with the legendary Kanhoji Angre held away over the entire Konkan Coast keeping the English, Dutch and Portuguese at bay.
		The death of Angre in 1729 left a vacuum and resulted in the decline of Maratha sea power.
	www.indiannavy.nic.in /maritime_history.htm (1148 words)

	Khanderi-Underi Fort (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		It was developed by Kanhoji Angre as a major naval base.
		The fort which is 900 ft. long and 350 ft. wide, stands at the sea shore near Alibaug in Raigad district.
		Hirakot fort, Magnetic observatory, Kanhoji Angre's Samadhi are other places of attraction here.
	www.kokandarshan.com /tourist/ri_f_kulaba.htm (96 words)

	outlookindia.com \| wired
		Thackeray took a dig at Pawar for expressing in a section of the media that Kanhoji Angre was the Navy chief during Shivaji's tenure.
		According to Thackeray, Angre was the Navy commander of Rajaram Maharaj who ruled after Shivaji's son Sambhaji.
		Angre came on the scene 20 years after Shivaji passed away.
	www.outlookindia.com /pti_news.asp?id=217060 (760 words)

	Pirates & Privateers: the History of Maritime Piracy - Patriot or Pirate
		The same was true of Kanhoji Angria and Jean Laffite.
		The daring exploits of Kanhoji Angria (sometimes spelled Conajee Angria or Kanhoji Angre) brought him to the attention of the Peshwa, who appointed Angria Admiral of the Maratha fleet in 1698.
		In fact, one writer told me in January that Tukaji, Kanhoji’s father, was first appointed ‘Sarkhel,’ which means Admiral, by Shivaji, the Maratha King.
	www.cindyvallar.com /patriotpirate.html (916 words)

	Andamans (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		These missionaries, who came from Holland and France, were quite unsuccessful in their work, eventually retreating from the disease and hardship of their lives there, leaving behind a population decimated by diseases these missionaries had themselves, if innocently enough, brought.
		In the early 1700s these islands were the base for the Maratha admiral, Kanhoji Angre, who captured and looted many British and European merchant ships, but was never himself captured.
		He died in 1729, and the islands were subsequently taken over by the British to be used as a penal colony.
	www.vjads.com /andamans.htm (1540 words)

	1Up India > India > Maharashtra > Glorious Past and History of Maharashtra. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		In the fall of the formidable navy formed by Shivaji gave British their chance to regain importance in the region.
		The navy was headed by Kanhoji Angre and its destruction was a cruical blow to Maratha sea power.
		It was a sad outcome of neglect of navy by Marathas which turned out to be a horrible mistake.
	www.1upindia.com /states/maharashtra/history.html (1913 words)

	Hindutva Series : Hindu History - National Revival and the Liberation of India by the Marathas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		This increased the confidence Shahu had in him and he appointed Balaji Viswanath as his representative to negotiate with Kanhoji Angre, the Admiral of the Maratha Navy, who was at that time with Shahu's rival Tarabai.
		Balaji negotiated with Kanhoji Angre and both consented to accept the other's independent sphere of influence.
		His first mistake was to go back on the agreement between his grandfather Balaji Viswanath Bhatt and Kanhoji Angre according to which the Peshwa was to have no direct control over the Maratha Navy.
	www.hindutva.org /landmaratha.html (7778 words)

	History of Andaman and Nicobar,Ancient History of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
		The place became the naval base of the great Maratha admiral, Kanhoji Angre in the early 18th century.
		In 1713, he captured the yacht of the British governor of Bombay, releasing it only after obtaining a hefty ransom.
		Though attacked later by a combined British/Portugese naval task force, Angre remained undefeated until his death in 1729.
	www.indiasite.com /andaman/history.html (448 words)

	Rediff On The NeT: Time was when Bombay had a mighty fort...
		The fort, historians will tell you, was constructed in 1722 to protect the island city from seaborne assailants.
		The attackers were mostly European pirates, though there was the Maratha admiral Kanhoji Angre too.
		Though the British considered him a pirate, Angre was the local hero.
	www.rediff.com /news/jul/15fort.htm (604 words)

	Indian Navy - History!!
		creating his own fleet, commanded by able Admirals like Sidhoji Gujar and later Kanhoji Angre.
		This Maratha fleet along with the legend of Kanhoji held sway over the entire Konkan Coast, keeping the English, Dutch and Portuguese at bay.
		The death of Angre in 1729, left a vacuum in leadership, and this resulted in the decline of the Maratha sea power.
	www.indiannavy.nic.in /history.htm (1195 words)

	Konkan Railway, India’s Railroad to the Coast
		In trying to reach it, the tourist can now opt for a steep three- or four-hour climb, or for the heart-stopping Raigad ropeway, 35 km away from Veer.
		The Raigad district, formerly known as Kolaba, is the birthplace of Sri Kanhoji Angre, the first Maratha naval chief.
		The district has also one of the loveliest beaches in India.
	www.indianvisit.com /india-railways/konkanrailways.html (1095 words)

	INDAX - A comprehensive guide to India
		This group of 572 islands is a thousand miles east of India in the Bay of Bengal.
		In the 1700s a pirate named Kanhoji Angre lived on these islands, attacking and robbing passing merchant ships from England and Europe.
		That wasn't the only reason that sailors were nervous in that part of the ocean : the tribal people has a reputation for being cruel, and cannibalistic people.
	www.indax.com /basic.html (6838 words)

	rediff.com: Admiral J G Nadkarni (retd) reviews the International Fleet review
		In the distance we can see the Khanderi and Underi islands where nearly three hundred years ago the intrepid Maratha admiral, Kanhoji Angre, established himself and had the temerity to impose a tax on every British merchantman entering Mumbai harbour.
		The lighthouse on Khanderi has belatedly been named the Kanhoji Angre lighthouse.
		On our way to the Presidential yacht we passed the Bombay naval dockyard, over 270 years old, where a young Nelson's ship had docked at one time.
	www.rediff.com /news/2001/feb/17nad.htm (1619 words)

	Mile Stones in Growth of Indian Navy :Strategic Dimensions and their relevance in the IOR (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The recording of the maritime history of India can hardly be complete with out the mention of the great warriors of our country who have done us proud.
		The names of Kunjali Marakkar and Kanhoji Angre who terrorized the British and ruled the seas with their native skills and innovation are synonymous with the maritime symbols that we look for.
		While Kunjali ruled the seas and even held the Andaman and Nicobar group of Islands to control shipping, Angre demonstrated his planning skills in many a battle on the west coast.
	www.saag.org /papers13/paper1270.html (5606 words)

	Maharashtra Picnic Spots
		There is Angrewada, the tomb of brave and adamant Kanhoji Angre and also old temples of Hindu gods that show the historical importance.
		Various places worth seeing in Alibag are the Beaches, the Observatory, Kanhoji Angre Samadhi, the market place, Uma-Maheshwar temple, Balaji temple, among others.
		Tourists can enjoy their trip to Alibag throughout the year.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /maharashtra/picnic-spots/alibag.html (404 words)

	Excelsior... Nation
		He won the Sahitya Academy Award for penning "Vyakti Ani Valli" and was also honoured with Padma Bhushan.
		His translations of Ernest Hemingway’s "the old man and the sea" (Eka Koliyane) and the biography of 18th century Naval General Kanhoji Angre, originally written by Nanohar Malgaonkar, won him accolades.
		Deshpande, who fought for the freedom of speech and expression, had never minced words to criticise those who tried to stiffle it during the emergency.
	www.dailyexcelsior.com /00june13/national.htm (3235 words)

	Sahyadri,Trekking,Marathi,Maharastra site.
		Aurangzeb broke the treaty, and Shivaji Maharaj got it back in 1670.
		Shahu Maharaj gave the fort to Kanhoji Angre.
		In 1720 it was under the control of Balaji Vishwanath.
	www.trekshitiz.com /EI/EI_DefaultUser.asp?FortName=Lohgad (1258 words)

	Alibag
		Though Kanakeshwar and Sagargarh are nearer, they can not be covered within a day.
		Various places worth seeing in Alibag are Beaches, Observatory, Kanhoji Angre Samadhi, the market place, Uma-Maheshwar temple, Balaji temple etc.
		How to Go Regular buses available from Shivajinagar.
	www.aroundpune.com /alibag.htm (196 words)

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		The Sea Hawk: Life and Battles of Kanhoji Angrey
		On Dec. 8, 2002, Col. Manohar Malgaokar had written an article in the Tribune with a title: Democracy and The Language of Dictatorship.Regards.
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	Islands on the Air - Search Island Reference (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
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		Name: Maharashtra State Group (=Arnala, Butcher, Elephanta, Green, Karil Rock, Khanderi [aka Kanhoji Angre], Mandel Rock, Outer, Redi Rock, Square Rock, Ussapur Rock, Vengurla Rocks [aka Burnt Isls])
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	Sports-India.com :: View topic - Narain Karthikeyan thread.... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		I feel sick, gutted and full of angre.
		What can drivers like Narain and Mario add to the Formula one ?
		Wow, what anger (or was that angre -- unbeknownest to that writer, he was inadvertently referring to a great Maratha admiral, Kanhoji Angre, who not only repeatedly defeated the East India Company in battle, but also defeated a Commander of the Royal Navy sent out to subdue him in the 18th century).
	www.sports-india.com /viewtopic.php?t=284&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=165 (1172 words)

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