Coastal Fortifications along the Konkan Coast

Photo by Roman Bruehwiler.

Serial nomination of Coastal Fortifications along the Konkan Coast, Maharashtra is part of the Tentative list of India in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.

The Coastal Fortifications along the Konkan Coast reflect the maritime trade in the Indian Ocean. Among the 9 forts included, there are island forts as well as fortifications on the mainland.

Map of Coastal Fortifications along the Konkan Coast

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Full Name
Serial nomination of Coastal Fortifications along the Konkan Coast, Maharashtra
Country
India
Added
2024
Type
Cultural
Categories
Structure - Military and Fortifications
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2024 Added to Tentative List

The site has 9 locations

Coastal Fortifications along the Konkan Coast: Arnala Fort (T)
Coastal Fortifications along the Konkan Coast: Vasai Fort (T)
Coastal Fortifications along the Konkan Coast: Korlai Fort (T)
Coastal Fortifications along the Konkan Coast: Janjira Fort (T)
Coastal Fortifications along the Konkan Coast: Bankot Fort (T)
Coastal Fortifications along the Konkan Coast: Suvarnadurg (T)
Coastal Fortifications along the Konkan Coast: Jaigad (T)
Coastal Fortifications along the Konkan Coast: Vijaydurg (T)
Coastal Fortifications along the Konkan Coast: Dutch factory fort at Vengurla (T)

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