Home / News / India News / Article /
CM and Union Minister praises the inclusion of Shivaji Maharaj's forts in UNESCO
Updated On: 12 July, 2025 02:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Twelve forts of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, part of the ‘Maratha Military Landscapes’, have been inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. CM Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Gajendra Shekhawat celebrated the decision, calling it a proud day for Maharashtra and India’s cultural legacy.
Listen to this article :
Pictures of Maharashtra forts included in UNESCO list. Pic/X (Gajendra singh Shekhawat)
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and the Union Minister of Culture and Tourism expressed sheer happiness after the inclusion of 12 forts of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The inclusion of these sites has been welcomed by all quarters, with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis calling it a "proud and glorious moment" for the state.
The decision to include these 12 forts in the UNESCO World Heritage List was taken during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) held in Paris.
`Maratha Military Landscapes` in the UNESCO World Heritage List comprises the forts of Salher, Shivneri, Lohagad, Khanderi, Raigad, Rajgad, Pratapgad, Suvarnadurg, Panhala, Vijay Durg, and Sindhudurg in Maharashtra, and Gingee Fort in Tamil Nadu.
Trending Stories
Latest Photos
Latest Videos
Latest Web Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
Mid-Day Fast
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT