Unesco tag for Maratha forts, Marathi classical language status sharpen focus on Marathi pride | India News
BJP celebrating the announcement (TOI) NEW DELHI : Unesco’s inclusion of ‘Maratha Military Landscapes’ in its World Heritage List has added another layer to the Centre’s push for Maratha heritage and identity, coming as Maharashtra heads for crucial local body elections later this year.The recognition of 12 Maratha forts — 11 in Maharashtra and one…