Tea & Indian Ocean Dominance Plan (2/2)

Vijay nodded. "Yes, we only have one Sarvesh Ranavikrama, and we are unlikely to get such advantageous conditions for war every time. So tell me, how many battleships would we require if a naval fleet of the Spanish Empire, composed of frigates, clippers, and sloops, is equipped with a galleon?"

Although unwilling, Gangadhar immediately replied with the number he had in his mind, "At least 4 to 5, Your Majesty. Even this is only because we have artillery that is longer in range than the Spanish artillery. If the Spanish artillery could reach the same range as ours, then I would need to increase the number of battleships to defeat them."