The hill forts of Maharashtra have been known for their sheer scale and intelligent defence architecture. But they have played another significant role right from the times of the Maratha rule or even before—they are the silent water bearers of the Sahyadris.
Through this story, we explore the water-harvesting methods used in some of the hill forts of Maharashtra, the communities that built these ingenious structures, and how these systems must be preserved for a water-secure future.
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