{"id":354889,"date":"2025-07-12T03:41:32","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T09:11:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tehelka.com\/?p=354889"},"modified":"2025-07-13T08:20:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-13T13:50:29","slug":"maratha-military-landscapes-of-india-on-unesco-list-pm-modi-lauds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tehelka.com\/maratha-military-landscapes-of-india-on-unesco-list-pm-modi-lauds\/","title":{"rendered":"Maratha Military Landscapes of India\u2019 on UNESCO list, PM Modi lauds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>The inscribed heritage comprises 12 majestic forts\u201411 in Maharashtra, one in Tamil Nadu.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/tehelka.com\/media\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-12-at-1.38.20-PM.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-354890\" width=\"842\" height=\"495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tehelka.com\/media\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-12-at-1.38.20-PM.jpeg 718w, https:\/\/tehelka.com\/media\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-12-at-1.38.20-PM-300x176.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tehelka.com\/media\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-12-at-1.38.20-PM-696x409.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/tehelka.com\/media\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-12-at-1.38.20-PM-715x420.jpeg 715w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed immense pride and joy over the inclusion of the Maratha Military Landscapes of India in the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The inscribed heritage comprises 12 majestic forts\u201411 in Maharashtra and one in Tamil Nadu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Highlighting the significance of the Maratha Empire, the Prime Minister said, \u201cWhen we speak of the glorious Maratha Empire, we associate it with good governance, military strength, cultural pride and emphasis on social welfare. The great rulers inspire us with their refusal to bow to any injustice.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He urged citizens to visit these forts to learn about the rich history of the Maratha Empire and also shared cherished memories from his 2014 visit to Raigad Fort, including a photograph where he paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Responding to the X post of UNESCO about recognition, the Prime Minister said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEvery Indian is elated with this recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These \u2018Maratha Military Landscapes\u2019 include 12 majestic forts, 11 of which are in Maharashtra and 1 is in Tamil Nadu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we speak of the glorious Maratha Empire, we associate it with good governance, military strength, cultural pride and emphasis on social welfare. The great rulers inspire us with their refusal to bow to any injustice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I call upon everyone to go visit these forts and learn about the rich history of the Maratha Empire.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\u201cHere are pictures from my visit to Raigad Fort in 2014. Had the opportunity to bow to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Will always cherish that visit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India has the sixth-most heritage sites worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first sites to be listed were the Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Agra Fort, and Taj Mahal, all of which were inscribed in the 1983 session of the World Heritage Committee.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The inscribed heritage comprises 12 majestic forts\u201411 in Maharashtra, one in Tamil Nadu. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed immense pride and joy over the inclusion of the Maratha Military Landscapes of India in the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List. The inscribed heritage comprises 12 majestic forts\u201411 in Maharashtra and one in Tamil Nadu. 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