UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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Site Information
- UNESCO ID
- 1739
- Category
- Cultural
- Country
- India
- Inscribed
- 2025
- Coordinates
- 20.7225, 73.9425
- Area
- 15.8 km²
- Components
- 12
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Selection Criteria
(iv)
(vi)
Criteria: (iv), (vi)
Description
The Maratha Military Landscapes of India are a group of 12 forts that were occupied and developed by the Maratha rulers between the 17th and 19th-century. These include Salher, Shivneri Fort, Lohagad, Khanderi, Raigad Fort, Rajgad Fort, Pratapgad, Suvarnadurg, Panhala Fort, Vijaydurg Fort, Sindhudurg Fort, all located in Maharashtra and Gingee Fort in Tamil Nadu. Spread across various geographical terrains, these forts showcase the military prowess of Maratha rule. It was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2025.
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