Sarnath recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Site: Full list of India's sites, criteria for inclusion
Sarnath, the historic Buddhist site near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to UNESCO records cited in the report, the previous Indian inscription was in 2024 — the Maratha Military Landscapes, spread across Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
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- Sarnath (near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh) recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- India's previous inscription (2024) was the Maratha Military Landscapes.
- The Maratha Military Landscapes span Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
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