In a historic decision taken at UNESCO’s 47th meeting, ‘Maratha Military Landscape of India’ has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List under India’s official nomination for 2024-25 rounds. UNESCO has become the 44th assets of India to recognize, this global honor respects India’s early cultural heritage, which shows its architectural talent, regional identity and diverse traditions of historical continuity.

Maharashtra includes Salher, Shivneri, Lohgarh, Kanderi, Raigad, Rajgarh, Pratapgarh, Suvarnadurga, Panhala, Vijayadurga and Sindhudurg as well as Gingi Fort in Tamil Nadu.

Historical!
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Exposed regional adaptation
Shivneri Fort, Lohagarh, Raigad, Suvarnadurga, Panhala Fort, Vijayadurga, Sindhudurga and Gingi Fort are preserved under the Archaeological Survey of India, while Salher Fort, Rajgarh, Khanderi Fort and Pratapgarh Archaeological and Museums are preserved by the Directorate of Archeology, Maharashtra. These forts located in various terrain from coastal posts to hilly strongholds reflect the sophisticated understanding of geography and political defense scheme. Together they create a organized military landscape, which highlights the innovation and regional adaptation of fort making traditions in the country.

Historical decision was taken
The proposal was sent for the views of the World Heritage Committee in January 2024 and this historic decision was taken by members of the World Heritage Committee at the UNESCO head office of Paris on Friday evening after a rigorous process of 18 months, including a visit to the Mission of ICOM for reviewing several technical meetings and sites with advisory bodies.

Best wishes to India for important occasion
During the committee meeting, 18 out of 20 member countries supported India’s proposal to include this important site in the list, the proposal was discussed for 59 minutes and after positive recommendations from 18 member countries, all member countries, UNESCO, World Heritage Center and UNESCO advisory bodies greeted India for this important opportunity.

Now there is happiness in the whole country about this. From Prime Minister Modi to the country, the countrymen continue to congratulate the country.