Six hill forts of Rajasthan, including Amber fort in Jaipur, have been included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

The forts of Amber, Chittorgarh, Gangron, Jaisalmer, Kumbhalgarh and Ranthambore have been selected in UNESCO’s World Heritage List in the 37th Meeting of the World Heritage Committee in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on Friday, Rajasthan Tourism minister Bina Kak said.

“The selection of these forts, located in different cities, as a serial cultural property, is the first of its kind ever by UNESCO,” she said.

“With their selection, the six forts will receive enhanced international recognition the way Jantar Mantar in Jaipur did after being named in the World Heritage List in 2010.

“This selection will also pave way for other monuments to be nominated in the World Heritage List,” the minister added.

Built between 18th and 19th centuries, the forts are excellent examples of Rajput military hill architecture, which are found in palaces, temples, memorials and even in villages.