US EditionMajestic Forts of Shivaji Maharaj Adorn UNESCO's Heritage List
MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, JUL 12 – The 12 forts, including 11 in Maharashtra and one in Tamil Nadu, showcase Maratha military strategy and architecture, marking India's 44th UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- On Friday, UNESCO inscribed the 'Maratha Military Landscapes' involving 12 forts associated with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj during the 47th session in Paris.
- The nomination process involved Maharashtra's Directorate of Archaeology and Museums preparing the submission with support from the Archaeological Survey of India, while ICOMOS conducted a field visit in 2024.
- Situated in Viluppuram district, Gingee Fort spans diverse terrains including hills, plateaus, and islands, reflecting varied military architecture and strategic ingenuity.
- Raj Thackeray welcomed the inclusion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s 12 forts in UNESCO and said 'The government should demolish all unauthorised constructions on these forts immediately!'
- With 44 entries, India ranks sixth globally and second in the Asia-Pacific region for UNESCO World Heritage Sites, underscoring its rich cultural legacy.
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Majestic Forts of Shivaji Maharaj Adorn UNESCO's Heritage List
Majestic Forts of Shivaji Maharaj Adorn UNESCO's Heritage List In a momentous event, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, celebrated the inclusion of 12 historic forts linked to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List. The triumphant announcement marks India's 44th addition to this coveted list, courtesy of the 'Maratha Military Landscapes …
India marks inclusion of 12 Maratha forts on UNESCO World Heritage
NEW DELHI: India’s Maratha Military Landscapes — a network of 12 strategic forts — have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming the country’s 44th site to receive the designation. The forts were used by the rulers of the Maratha Empire, who held power across parts of central, western and southern India between the late 17th century and the early 19th century.
Gingee Fort Joins UNESCO Heritage List As Part Of Maratha Military Landscapes
Tamil Nadu's historic Gingee Fort, often hailed as the "Troy of the East", has received global recognition, being inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the Maratha Military Landscapes of India.
Raj hails World Heritage status for Shivaji's forts, calls for removal of encroachments
Mumbai, Jul 12 (PTI) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray on Saturday welcomed the inclusion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s 12 forts in the UNESCO World Heritage List and said all unauthorised constructions on these historic structures should be removed, irrespective of the communities these encroachers belong to. Thackeray also pointed out that the government […]
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