🏰 Maratha Military Landscapes – India’s New UNESCO World Heritage Site
✅ What’s the News?
The Maratha Military Landscapes have been inscribed as India’s 44th World Heritage Site.
✅ Key Highlights
Includes 12 strategically important forts like Shivneri, Salher, Raigad (Maharashtra) & Gingee Fort (Tamil Nadu).
Demonstrates Maratha's military planning, use of geography, and innovation from 17th to 19th century.
India now ranks 6th globally and 2nd in Asia-Pacific for number of World Heritage Sites.
Nodal Agency: Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)