The Maratha Military Landscapes of India | UNESCO Entry 2024-2025

Celebrating a grand legacy, the Maratha Military Landscapes of India will be India’s nomination for recognition in UNESCO World Heritage List for the year 2024-25. Team IAnD revisits some interesting cultural titbits… World Heritage Sites represent collective and preservative interests of humanity, signifying remarkable accomplishments and intellectual history. Maharashtra boasts more than 390 forts, with only twelve chosen for the Maratha Military Landscapes. Among them, eight are protected by the Archaeological Survey of India, and four are safeguarded by the Directorate of Archaeology and Museums, Government of Maharashtra. Enduring Legacy: The Maratha armies had to navigate difficult terrain and strike […]