Maratha Military Landscapes of India’ gets UNESCO tag

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‘Maratha Military Landscapes of India have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming India’s 44th property to receive this global recognition. The historic decision was made on Friday during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris. Located across a range of diverse terrains from coastal outposts to hilltop strongholds, this extraordinary network of twelve forts reflect a sophisticated understanding of geography and strategic defence planning. 

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