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In pictures: 12 Maratha forts nominated by India for UNESCO tag
The Ministry of Culture has announced that it has submitted the ‘Maratha Military Landscape’ for evaluation for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List for the 2024-25 cycle. This nomination comprises a total of 12 components, featuring renowned forts like Salher Fort, Shivneri Fort, Lohagad, Khanderi Fort, Raigad, Rajgad, Pratapgad, Suvarnadurg, Panhala Fort, Vijay Durg, Sindhudurg in Maharashtra, and Gingee Fort in Tamil Nadu. Read on to know more about the forts in detail, and what made them the contenders of the coveted list.
