Thanjavur - Wikipedia
Thanjavur (Tamil: [t̪aɲdʑaːʋuːɾ]), also known as Thanjai, previously known as Tanjore, [1] is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the 12th biggest city in Tamil Nadu. Thanjavur is an important center of southern Indian religion, art, and architecture.
Thanjavur - World History Encyclopedia
2015年8月23日 · Thanjavur (Tanjavur or Tanjore) is a temple site in the Tamil Nadu region of southern India. Thanjavur was the capital of the great Chola (Cola) king Rajaraja I, and it was he who commissioned the site's magnificent temple, the Brihadishvara, in the early 11th century CE.
The Top 13 Things to Do in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - TripSavvy
2019年9月12日 · Thanjavur, one of the top places to visit in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu, rose to prominence during the epic reign of the Chola dynasty from the 9th to the 13th centuries. After the fall of the Cholas, it was the Nayaks who next made a significant impact when they gained control of Thanjavur in the 16th century.
Thanjavur (Tanjore) travel - Lonely Planet | India, Asia
Today Thanjavur is a crowded, modern Indian town – but the past is still very much present. Every day thousands of people worship at the Cholas' grand Brihadishwara Temple, and the city's labyrinthine royal palace preserves memories of other, later powerful dynasties.
THE 30 BEST Places to Visit in Thanjavur (UPDATED 2024) - Tripadvisor
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Thanjavur | Temple City, Rice Bowl, Chola Dynasty | Britannica
2024年11月23日 · Thanjavur, city, eastern Tamil Nadu state, southeastern India. It lies in the Kaveri (Cauvery) River delta, about 30 miles (50 km) east of Tiruchchirappalli. An early capital of the Chola empire from the 9th to the 11th century, it was important during the Vijayanagar, Maratha, and British periods.
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The Best Things to See and Do in Thanjavur (Tanjore), India
2018年2月16日 · Tamil Nadu’s ancient temple town of Thanjavur (Tanjore) has been a cultural centre for more than a millennium. It is also home to some of the most exquisite examples of Tamil architecture, including a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Brihadeeswarar Temple.
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Thanjavur is the most visited and the most historical site in India today. It was the capital of Great Chola king Rajaraja who commissioned the beautiful temple of Brihadishvara. Also known as the city of ‘Tanjore’ this place was named after the demon Tanjan, who was killed by Sri Lord Vishnu and Anandavalli Amman.
Places To Visit In Thanjavur - Holidify
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