Laya Patil
Laya Patil | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Daryasarang |
| Born | Alibaug, Maratha Empire |
| Allegiance | Maratha Empire |
| Branch | Maratha Navy |
| Years of service | 10 years |
| Rank | Daryasarang |
| Unit | Mavala fleet |
| Commands | Siege of Janjira |
| Awards | A warship named Palkhi, title of Sarpatil |
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 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.
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.