Maratha Military Landscapes: India’s 44th World Heritage Site
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What happened
- “Maratha Military Landscapes of India” was inscribed at the 47th World Heritage Committee session, India’s 44th World Heritage property [PIB].
- The forts span the 17th to 19th centuries CE [PIB].
Background
- It was India’s nomination for the 2024-25 cycle [PIB].
Why it matters
- Forts show how terrain shaped Maratha military strategy.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-07-11): "Maratha Military Landscapes of India" was inscribed at the 47th World Heritage Committee session, India's 44th World Heritage property.
- Forts show how terrain shaped Maratha military strategy.
Quotable data pointThe forts span the 17th to 19th centuries CE.
PIB: Maratha Military Landscapes inscribed, 11 Jul 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: WHS count.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Maratha Military Landscapes became India's World Heritage property number
Answer (d) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Maratha Military Landscapes inscribed, 11 Jul 2025
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