Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: Hindustan Times
Context: Madhya Pradesh celebrates a significant achievement as six of its heritage sites are included in UNESCO’s tentative list.
- The sites included are Gwalior Fort, the Historical Group of Dhamnar, Bhojeshwar Mahadev Temple, Rock Art Sites of Chambal Valley, Khooni Bhandara in Burhanpur, and God Memorial of Ramnagar in Mandla.
| Site | Description |
| Gwalior Fort | Completed in the 8th century AD by Raja Surya Sena, includes Man Mandir Palace, Gujari Mahal, Sas Bahu temples, etc. |
| Khooni Bhandara, Burhanpur | The underground water management system was built by Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khanan during Jahangir’s reign, based on the Persian qanat approach. |
| Rock Art Sites of Chambal Valley | Rock art in hilly areas of Vindhyan, Satpura, and Kaimur ranges. |
| Bhojeshwar Mahadev Temple, Bhojpur | Lord Shiva temple built during the 11th century under Raja Bhoj, was built in Bhumija style. |
| Gond Monuments of Ramnagar, Mandla | Architectural complexes built by Gond rulers consisting of Moti Mahal, Raibhagat ki Kothi, Begum Mahal, etc. |
| The Historical Ensemble of Dhamnar | A rock-cut site consisting of 51 monolithic Buddhist caves (5th-7th century CE) and a Hindu temple complex (Dharmarajeshwara temple). |
UNESCO’s Tentative List is a list of properties that a state party intends to nominate for inscription on the World Heritage List. These properties are considered to be cultural and/or natural heritage of outstanding universal value. The World Heritage Centre (WHC) publishes the Tentative Lists on its website and in working documents. States Parties should submit their Tentative Lists to the WHC at least one year before submitting any nomination.
