Maratha Military Landscapes Inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List
The Maratha Military Landscapes, an extraordinary representation of fortification and military systems envisioned by the Maratha rulers, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Key Details
- The decision was announced on July 11, 2025, during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) held in Paris.
- The nomination for the UNESCO tag was part of the 2024-25 cycle.
Components of Maratha Military Landscapes
The UNESCO recognition includes a total of 12 components which are:
- Salher Fort
- Shivneri Fort
- Lohgad
- Khanderi Fort
- Raigad
- Rajgad
- Pratapgad
- Suvarnadurg
- Panhala Fort
- Vijay Durg
- Sindhudurg in Maharashtra
- Gingee Fort in Tamil Nadu
Geographical Distribution and Historical Significance
- These forts are distributed across diverse geographical and physiographic regions.
- They showcase the strategic military prowess of the Maratha rule.
- The development of these landscapes spans from the 17th to the 19th centuries.
