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The lecture, titled 'Fortified Systems across India: World Heritage Listings and the Maratha Military Landscapes' by Dr. Shikha Jain, concluded successfully.

The lecture explored the diverse military landscapes of the Indian subcontinent shaped by its varied terrains, highlighting the evolution of fortified systems across India’s history. Special focus was laid on the extensive Maratha defence network established under the visionary leadership of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the inscription of the ‘Maratha Military Landscapes of India’ on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2025.

The lecture was attended by Chairman, INTACH, Shri Ashok Singh Thakur, Vice Chairperson Maalvika Pathania, Member Secretary Shri Ravindra Singh, (IAS Retd.), and a houseful audience, making the session highly engaging and successful.

Revisit the entire lecture - https://youtube.com/live/v4C0FnDCSMY?feature=share

Not all heritage sites are protected.
Not all heritage sites are recognized.

Across India, countless places of cultural, historical, architectural, natural and community significance continue to exist outside formal protection frameworks.

ANANT, an initiative by INTACH, seeks to identify and recognize such unprotected heritage sites as Heritage Sites of National Importance.

Applications and nominations are now open.
Know a site that deserves recognition? Nominate it.

New Books: Donated by Mr. V. Ranjit Khosla to INTACH, Part - III