India: Maratha Military Landscapes of India

The property includes twelve major fortifications, mostly in Maharashtra State, with one in Tamil Nadu. These forts, such as Raigad, Shivneri, and Sindhudurg, were built, adapted, or expanded by the Marathas between the late 17th and early 19th centuries. Strategically located on coastal and mountainous terrain, they formed a complex defence system supporting Maratha military dominance, trade protection, and territorial control. This network played a key role in the Marathas’ rise as a major political and military force. source:whc.unesco.org

Inscribed: 2025

Forts Included in Maharashtra state

1. Salher Fort

2. Shivneri Fort

3. Lohgad Fort

4. Khanderi Fort

5. Raigad Fort

6. Pratapgad Fort

7. Suvarnadurg Fort

8. Panhala Fort

9. Vijaydurg Fort

Fort in state of Tamil Nadu

10. Gingee Fort

Gingee Fort

I had this postcard in my collection.