Q. Who was the famous Admiral from the Bhandari caste under Shivaji Maharaj?
Answer: Maynak Bhandari
Notes: Maynak Bhandari, a prominent Bhandari caste member, was a chief Admiral under Shivaji Maharaj. The Bhandaris, largely from Maharashtra and Goa, contributed significantly to Shivaji’s navy. Maynak Bhandari led successful naval campaigns, establishing the Maratha naval strength along the Konkan coast in the 17th century.