UNESCO World Heritage status for 12 forts associated with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
- February 24, 2025
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UNESCO World Heritage status for 12 forts associated with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Sub : History
Sec : Art and culture
Context:
- A delegation led by Maharashtra Minister for Cultural Affairs and Information Technology, Ashish Shelar, departed for Paris to secure UNESCO World Heritage status for 12 forts associated with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Details of the proposal:
- The state has proposed the inclusion of 12 forts under the concept of ‘Maratha Military Landscape of India’ for UNESCO World Heritage status.
- These forts are directly linked to the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and represents Maratha military architecture.
About the Forts:
- The nomination comprises 12 forts: Salher, Shivneri, Lohagad, Khanderi, Raigad, Rajgad, Pratapgad, Suvarnadurg, Panhala, Vijaydurg, and Sindhudurg in Maharashtra, along with Gingee in Tamil Nadu.
- Developed between the 17th and 19th centuries, these forts epitomize an exceptional fortification and military system envisioned by Maratha rulers.
- The forts, spanning diverse landscapes like the Sahyadri mountain ranges, Konkan Coast, Deccan Plateau, and Eastern Ghats, reflect Maratha military ideology and strategic dominance.
Salher Fort |
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Shivneri Fort |
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Khanderi Fort |
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Raigad Fort |
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Rajgad Fort |
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Pratapgad Fort |
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Suvarnadurg Fort and Sindhudurg Fort |
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Gingee Fort |
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