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Maratha Military Landscapes of India

Cultural · Inscribed: 2025

Site Information

UNESCO ID
1739
Category
Cultural
Country
India
Inscribed
2025
Coordinates
20.7225, 73.9425
Area
15.8 km²
Components
12

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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