
Painting of ‘merchant’ ship at Ajanta Cave 17 inspired INSV Kaundinya: Expert
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, A painting of a “merchant ship” at Ajanta Cave No. 17, indicating sea trade during the fifth century, inspired the Indian Navy’s traditionally-built stitched vessel INSV Kaundinya, an expert has said. Painting of ‘merchant’ ship …