Skip to main content

Lecture at Qatar National Library Maps out Historical Role of Indian Navy in the Gulf

The most recent involvement of the Indian Navy was seen during ‘Operation Sankalp’ when two Indian Naval Ships - INS Chennai and INS Sunayna were deployed in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman in the wake of heightened tensions between Iran and United States (US).

INS Chennai (Kolkata-class stealth guided missile destroyers)

Qatar National Library’s highly acclaimed “Qatar, India & The Gulf” exhibition was supplemented by an enlightening talk about a lesser-known aspect of the region’s history.

The lecture, delivered by the Library’s Director of Historical Research and Partnerships, Dr. James Onley, explored the history of the Indian Navy’s involvement in the Arabian Gulf since 1612 and its significant role in mapping the shores of Eastern Arabia from the 1760s to the 1860s. The talk was followed by a guided tour of the exhibition, which reveals fascinating insights into the links between the sub-continent and the Middle East.
 
The most recent involvement of the Indian Navy was seen during ‘Operation Sankalp’ when two Indian Naval Ships - INS Chennai and INS Sunayna were deployed in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman in the wake of heightened tensions between Iran and United States (US). Two oil tankers, one Norwegian-owned and other Japanese-owned were attacked on 13 June 2019 in the Gulf of Oman.
 
Haydon Crooks, who took part in the event, said: “I have lived in the Gulf region for the past few years, so I was very curious to learn more about its historical relationship with India. The lecture was an opportunity to listen to an expert on Gulf’s history and to learn how traditional mapping and navigation methods were used to shape the region.”
 
Another attendee, Hashim Saleh, said: “I am interested to explore Gulf’s history through maps, and I am fascinated by how they can provide important details about the region’s past. The lecture, for example, gave us a good story of how trade in the Gulf has been affected by the mapping that took place centuries ago.”

 Source: Al Bawaba 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Explained: What is Army Aviation Corps, the youngest Corps of the Indian Army

A look at the Army Aviation Corps’ history and its relevance in modern day battlefields, including in Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorism (CI-CT) operations. Representative Image The Army Aviation Corps (AAC), the youngest Corps of the Indian Army, celebrated its 35th Corps Day on November 1. We take a look at the arm that adds an air dimension to the Army’s capabilities, its history, and its relevance in modern day battlefields, including Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorism (CI-CT) operations. The roots of Army Aviation Corps The origin of the AAC can be traced back to the raising of the Army Aviation wing of the Royal Air Force in India in 1942, and the subsequent formation of the first Indian Air Observation Post in August 1947. The Air Observation Post units primarily acted as artillery spotters – which are the elements that help the artillery in directing the fire and also giving air support to ground forces. In the wars of 1965 and 1971, the Air Observation Post helicop...
Post a Comment
Read more

India's S-400, Nuke Subs, Rafales pose a serious threat to Pak - FM Qureshi

India’s purchase of Russian S-400 air defence systems, via a deal signed last year and worth $5.43 billion, has unnerved Pakistan, with Foreign Minister Shah Mohammed Qureshi describing the S-400s as destabilising weapon systems which could affect the region's strategic stability. Delivery of the first S-400 system is likely to take place in 2020. Expressing his apprehension about the arms purchase by India, Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mohammed Qureshi has called on global powers to be "mindful" of their responsibility in terms of arms supplies to the region. "The introduction of new destabilising weapon systems, such as the S-400 anti-ballistic missile system, could further accentuate challenges to strategic stability. They can encourage a misadventure by an adversary, under a false sense of security," FM Shah Mohammed Qureshi said on Wednesday in Islamabad. Last October, India inked a $5.43 billion defence contract with Russia to purchase of five S-400 air...
Post a Comment
Read more

Explained: India-US defence deals - BECA, LEMOA & COMCASA

At 2+2 meeting next week, the two countries will look to push intelligence sharing pact BECA . With key deals LEMOA and COMCASA already signed, what does it mean for defence, particularly in light of LAC standoff? India and US have signed the LEMOA in 2016, COMCASA in 2018 and BECA is scheduled for the third 2+2 ministerial meeting (on November 3rd) India and the US are preparing for the third 2+2 ministerial meeting between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh , and US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and Defense Secretary Mark T Esper in New Delhi on October 26-27. Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E Biegun visited India last week to lay the groundwork for the high-level visits 2+2 in 2018. One of the items on the agenda will be the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) — a pact with deep military implications. In the last two meetings, agreements known as LEMOA and COMCASA were signed; now, with BECA, these have been dubbed the ...
Post a Comment
Read more