{
  "id": 12718957,
  "title": "Dombivli’s 7-Year-Old Twin Sisters Conquer 200 Maharashtra Forts, Enter India Book Of Records",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/dombivlis-7-year-old-twin-sisters-conquer-200-maharashtra-forts-enter",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T20:52:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/dombivlis-7-year-old-twin-sisters-conquer-200-maharashtra-forts-enter-india-book-of-records"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dombivli, October 7, 2026: Seven-and-a-half-year-old twin sisters Presha and Reshvi Paresh Kadam, students at Blossom International School, have scaled 200 forts across Maharashtra, setting a new benchmark in the India Book of Records. The remarkable feat, achieved on October 4 with the climb of Dhodap Fort, highlights their unyielding determination and deep appreciation for the state’s historic sites.\n\nThe sisters' journey commenced at two-and-a-half years old in Shivneri Fort, birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. By age three, they had already conquered 12 forts, earning their place in the India Book of Records. Their trekking wasn't merely a hobby; the girls treated the soil from each fort with reverence, keeping it as sacred remembrances of Maharashtra’s past. Upon reaching 175 forts, they even carried this soil to Raigad Fort during a Shivrajyabhishek ceremony, using it to apply tilak to devotees.\n\nWhat sets Presha and Reshvi apart is their methodical approach. Before each trek, they meticulously research the fort's history, geography, and route. Their interactions with local guides and history enthusiasts further enhance their understanding of the terrain. Their agility and confidence, especially on steep paths, often astound experienced trekkers accompanying them.\n\nThe twins' achievement is a testament to how passion and perseverance can propel them beyond ordinary limits. Their story serves as an inspiring reminder that curiosity and determination can open doors to extraordinary experiences, even for young explorers.",
  "summary": "Dombivli, October 7, 2026: At an age when most children are engrossed in mobile phones and video games, seven-and-a-half-year-old twin sisters from Dombivli have been scaling the rugged forts of the Sahyadris and inspiring others with their remarkable determination. Presha and Reshvi Paresh Kadam, students of Blossom International School in Dombivli, have completed treks to 200 forts across…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}