The "Maratha Military Landscapes" are something India wants to be included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2024–2025. The Maratha military heritage's significance in history and culture is honoured by this collection. Throughout the Maratha Empire, it included forts, citadels, and other key military structures from various regions of India.
“Maratha Military Landscapes of India” will be India’s nomination for recognition as UNESCO World Heritage List for the year 2024-25
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UNESCO World Heritage List?
Many cultural and natural sites are on the UNESCO World Heritage List because they are important to everyone. These places are preserved for future generations because they are important to culture, history, science, or nature.
Maratha Military Landscapes
Many important places in the Maratha Military Landscapes can be found in Tamil Nadu. These include Salher Fort, Shivneri Fort, Lohagad, Khanderi Fort, Raigad, Rajgad, Pratapgad, Suvarnadurg, Panhala Fort, Vijaydurg, Sindhudurg, and Gingee Fort. The interesting history of India and how well the Maratha kings planned their attacks can be seen in these spots. From coast to island and up to the hills, there are many forts around the world.
Maratha military ideology
During the time of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, from the 1600s to 1818 CE, the Peshwa family used Maratha military ideas. During this time, Maharashtra built more than 390 forts. Only 12 forts were picked for the Maratha Military Landscapes nomination. The Archaeological Survey of India looks after eight of them, and the Government of Maharashtra's Directorate of Archaeology and Museums looks after the other four.
UNESCO World Heritage List Nomination Criteria
- A unique record of cultural customs or culture.
- An outstanding illustration of a significant period in human history.
- A close or concrete connection to occasions, enduring customs, concepts, convictions, or broadly influential literary and artistic creations.
Maharashtra's World Heritage Sites
- The Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Elephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai, and the Western Ghats are among the six World Heritage Sites located in this region.
- The Maratha Military Landscapes will likely be added to the World Heritage List in 2021.
(With Input from agencies)
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