Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Kalyan East Plans Memorial to Shivaji Maharaj’s Naval Legacy
A memorial is being planned in Kalyan East to teach people about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s navy.
It is proposed for a hillock at Kachore-Nativeali.
The project is not described as completed; officials are still working on its plans.
The memorial could explain how the Maratha naval force was formed and organized.
It may also show information about ships and sea campaigns.
Large replicas of warships are proposed, along with a statue of Shivaji Maharaj.
Kalyan MP Dr Shrikant Shinde asked the municipal corporation to survey the site and prepare a plan.
The memorial is intended to help students and other visitors learn about this history.
A proposed Armada Memorial is planned on a hillock at Kachore-Nativeali in Kalyan East.
The memorial would present Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s maritime vision and the history of the Maratha naval force.
Plans include large-scale warship replicas and a grand statue of Shivaji Maharaj.
Kalyan MP Dr Shrikant Shinde directed the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation to survey the site and begin planning.
Officials discussed the location, land, complex size, design and basic facilities; a detailed proposal is to be prepared.
- Who
- Kalyan MP Dr Shrikant Shinde directed the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation to begin groundwork for the proposed memorial.
- What
- A proposed memorial about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s maritime vision and the Maratha naval force.
- When
- The report is dated October 5, 2026; the project is at the planning stage.
- Where
- A hillock at Kachore-Nativeali in Kalyan East.
- Why
- To preserve and present the history of Shivaji Maharaj’s naval force, including for students and young visitors.
- Project
- Proposed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Armada Memorial
- Proposed site
- Hillock at Kachore-Nativeali, Kalyan East
- Reported date
- October 5, 2026
- Planning direction
- MP Dr Shrikant Shinde directed KDMC to conduct a survey and initiate planning
- Proposed features
- Large-scale warship replicas and a grand statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
- Planned subject matter
- The naval force’s formation, organization, vessels, maritime campaigns and sea-power strategy
- Project status
- A detailed proposal and groundwork are pending