25th April 1658
Akhand Bharatiya Empire
The reaction to the expansion of the Navy within the Bharatiya Empire was intense, especially among the people living in the coastal parts of the empire. Since most of the coastal population is involved in some way or another in an ocean-dependent economy, they were very excited about His Majesty's decision.
This is particularly true because most people living in the coastal regions are either merchants, sailors, or fishermen. These three professions dominate every coastal town and city of the empire, while farming and other activities have become secondary industries to maintain stability.