| Title | Maratha Military architecture styleRare |
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| Description | Characterized by robust fortifications, strategic placement, and adaptation to the local terrain, reflecting the Maratha Empire's emphasis on defensive strength and regional control. |
| Also Known As | Indo-Portuguese Military Sloping walls bastions. Indo-Islamic Architecture Portuguese Colonial Architecture Maratha Military Architecture Regional Goan vernacular styles Elements of Rajput Military Architecture Sultanate Period Influences Vestiges of earlier Hindu fortifications |
| Tags | Military architecture Fortification Defensive architecture Maratha architecture |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-7431380653-01:15:43:01:03:20:MMAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/maratha-military-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/maratha-military-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
| Regions | Maharashtra Goa |
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| Time Periods | 17th Century CE 18th Century CE |
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| Dynasties | Maratha Empire |
| Associated Deities | Bhavani |
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| Primary Materials | |
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| Architectural Features | Forts Bastions Gateways Ramparts Watchtowers |
| Keywords | Military architecture Fortification Defensive architecture Maratha architecture |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| The Marathas 1600-1818 | Book | Details Maratha military strategies and fortifications. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
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| Chapora Fort Goa | Secondary | 100% |