Maratha Military Landscapes Added to UNESCO World Heritage List

On 11 July 2025, at the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee, the Maratha Military Landscapes of India were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

This became India’s 44th World Heritage Site, following the 2024 inscription of the Moidams of the Ahom Dynasty. India now ranks sixth globally and second in the Asia-Pacific region for the number of World Heritage Sites.

Aspect	Details
UNESCO Recognition	The Maratha Military Landscapes were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee.
India’s Position	This became India’s 44th World Heritage Site. India now ranks sixth globally and second in the Asia-Pacific region in the number of World Heritage Sites.
Landscape Features	The landscapes include strategically important hill forts, coastal forts and defensive structures linked with Maratha military history.

12 Major Forts

Maharashtra

Salher, Shivneri, Lohagad, Khanderi, Raigad, Rajgad, Pratapgad, Suvarnadurg, Panhala, Vijaydurg and Sindhudurg.

Tamil Nadu

Gingee Fort.

PT Facts

Date: 11 July 2025.
UNESCO Session: 47th World Heritage Committee Session.
Status: Added to UNESCO World Heritage List.
India’s Count: 44th World Heritage Site.
States Covered: Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
Only Tamil Nadu Fort: Gingee Fort.

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