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UNESCO tag for 'Maratha Military Landscapes'
Orissa POST
|July 13, 2025
Twelve forts constitute India's 44th property on World Heritage List
In a win for India, 'Maratha Military Landscapes', representing extraordinary fortification and military system envisioned by the Maratha rulers, has been inscribed on the coveted UNESCO World Heritage List.
This is India's 44th property to receive the recognition.
This global accolade celebrates India's enduring cultural legacy, showcasing its diverse traditions of architectural brilliance, regional identity and historical continuity, the Culture Ministry said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis lauded the historic milestone and congratulated the people of India for this achievement, it said in a statement.
The decision was taken Friday during the ongoing 47th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) being held in Paris.
"New inscription on the @ UNESCO #WorldHeritage List Maratha Military Landscapes of India, #India," UNESCO said in a post on X. The nomination for UNESCO tag was for the 2024-25 cycle.
Its 12 components are - Salher Fort, Shivneri Fort, Lohgad, Khanderi Fort, Raigad, Rajgad, Pratapgad, Suvarnadurg, Panhala Fort, Vijay Durg, Sindhudurg in Maharashtra and Gingee Fort in Tamil Nadu.
This story is from the July 13, 2025 edition of Orissa POST.
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