Maratha Military Landscapes of India New UNESCO Site in india

 Maratha Military Landscapes of India (New UNESCO Site)

As of July 2025, the Maratha Military Landscapes of India has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, increasing the total number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India to 41.




✅ Important Facts: Maratha Military Landscapes of India (New UNESCO Site)

  • Inscribed: 2024-25 cycle (officially added in 2025)

  • Category: Cultural

  • UNESCO Criteria: (ii), (iii), (iv)

  • States Involved: Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Gujarat

  • Comprises: Forts like Raigad, Shivneri, Salher, Sindhudurg, Gingee, etc.

  • Significance:

    • Showcases Maratha military architecture from the 17th–19th centuries.

    • Use of strategic hilltops, coastal locations.

    • Emphasizes guerrilla warfare planning under Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.


🇮🇳 Total UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India (as of 2025)

CategoryNumber
Cultural Sites33
Natural Sites7
Mixed Sites1
Total41

📌 Practice MCQs – UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India

Q1. How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in India as of 2025?
A. 38
B. 39
C. 41
D. 40
Answer: C. 41


Q2. The "Maratha Military Landscapes of India" was added to the UNESCO list in which year?
A. 2023
B. 2024
C. 2025
D. 2022
Answer: C. 2025


Q3. Which of the following sites is NOT part of the Maratha Military Landscapes?
A. Raigad Fort
B. Gwalior Fort
C. Shivneri Fort
D. Sindhudurg Fort
Answer: B. Gwalior Fort


Q4. Under which category has the Maratha Military Landscapes been inscribed?
A. Natural
B. Mixed
C. Cultural
D. Intangible
Answer: C. Cultural


Q5. The Maratha forts reflect which type of military strategy?
A. Trench warfare
B. Guerrilla warfare
C. Naval invasion
D. Colonial defense
Answer: B. Guerrilla warfare


Q6. Who is most associated with the military planning of these Maratha forts?
A. Baji Rao II
B. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
C. Balaji Vishwanath
D. Sambhaji
Answer: B. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj


📝 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is India’s latest UNESCO World Heritage Site?
👉 Maratha Military Landscapes of India, inscribed in 2025.

Q.2 Which Indian state has the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
👉 Maharashtra – includes Ajanta, Ellora, Elephanta, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Western Ghats (part), and now several Maratha forts.

Q.3 What are the UNESCO criteria used to designate World Heritage Sites?
👉 There are 10 criteria; cultural sites use I–VI, natural sites use VII–X.

Q.4 What is the only mixed site in India?
👉 Khangchendzonga National Park (Sikkim)


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