India’s coastline is adorned with historic sea forts that stand as silent sentinels of time, whispering tales of valiant warriors, strategic battles, and maritime glory. These imposing fortresses, ...

Maharashtra government seeks transfer of ASI-protected forts for enhanced conservation, highlighting state's commitment to ...

Maharashtra has 54 centrally-protected and 62 state-protected forts. The state cabinet, in its meeting on February 18, 2025, ...

Forts of Maharashtra stand as timeless symbols of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s valour and heritage, holding immense ...

The Maharashtra government has urged the Centre to transfer the custodianship of centrally protected forts under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to the state for better preservation and touri ...

He has urged the Centre to take swift action and direct ASI to initiate the process of transferring the forts to the ...

Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar has formally requested the Central government to transfer the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)-protected forts to the state for improved ...

The Maharashtra Minister also declared that starting next year, a personal award of Rs 50,000 will be given annually at the ...

The list of 12 forts include Lohagad, Salher, Raigad, Pratapgad, Shivneri, Suvarnadurg, Vijaydurg, Sindhudurg, Panhala Khanderi Fort, and Gingee Fort in Tamil Nadu under Maratha Military Landscape ...

Shivaji Maharaj not only battled the Mughals but also opposed strong regional powers that ruled southern India and dominated sea trade. His attacks on the Portuguese limited them to the western coast, ...