The Path Less Traveled

 The Maratha kingdom is remembered in Indian history as a shining example of both military might and astute strategic planning. Their impact on the country's cultural and architectural legacy is enduring, and it goes well beyond the battlefield. Capturing this sense of martial energy, "Maratha Military Landscapes of India," proposed for the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2024–25, offers a look into the strong military system that once defended the enormous Maratha kingdom. The 12 carefully selected forts that make up the Maratha military landscapes are the pinnacle of military architecture from the 17th to the 19th century. These fortresses are proof of the Maratha ruler Shivaji Maharaj and his successors' strategic thinking and engineering prowess. They were painstakingly planned and expertly built. The Archaeological Survey of India is responsible for eight of these strongholds, which include the well-known Shivneri, Raigad, Panhala, and Sindhudurg. The Maharashtra g