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25 May UNESCO grants World Heritage Site tag (Indian express, History, GS-1)

Posted at 25 May 2021 in Current Affairs, GS Paper I by
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Context:-  UNESCO grants World Heritage Site tag to 14 forts of shivaji maharaj

  • Maharashtra government has nominated the 17th century’s 14 Forts of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj for UNESCO grants World Heritage Site tag.
  • This includes- RAJGAD FORT in Pune district, capital of the Maratha Empire under Chhatrapati Shivaji for almost 26 years.
  • Then capital was moved to the Raigad Fort. RAIGAD FORT in Sahyadris Hills
  •  SHIVNERI FORT Near Junnar in Pune district. Shivaji’s birthplace, example of Bahamani/ Nizamshahi architecture.
  • Other Forts: Torna Fort,
  • Lohagad,
  • Salher Fort,
  • Mulher Fort,
  • Rangana Fort,
  • Ankai Tankai Forts,
  • Kasa Fort,
  • Khanderi Fort,
  • Sindhudurg Fort,
  • Alibag Fort Popularly known as Kulaba Fort – a naval base by Chhatrapati Shivaji, SUVARNADURG Built on an island.

History of maratha, i will cover in the seprate article today. please follow.

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