The city of Thanjavur or Tanjore, lies in the fertile Kaveri Delta, a region often referred to as the ‘rice bowl of Tamil Nadu’. For nearly a thousand years, this great town dominated the political history of the region as the capital of three powerful dynasties – the Cholas, the Nayaks and the Marathas. The magnificent Brihadeeshwara Temple is the most important Chola monument, while the Royal Palace dates to the Nayaka Maratha periods. Today, Tanjore’s culture extends beyond temples and palaces, to encompass classical music and dance. It is also a flourishing centre for bronze sculpture and painting.
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