Thanjavur(850)

Tanjore

Chola capital in the Kaveri delta, home of the Brihadisvara Temple.

Thanjavur

What you need to know

Chola imperial capital
Site of the Brihadisvara Temple
Centre of Tamil art and music

Events

Associated People

Rajaraja Chola I
Rajaraja Chola I
Chola emperor who built the Brihadisvara Temple and expanded the empire.
Rajendra Chola I
Rajendra Chola I
Chola emperor who took the empire to its greatest naval extent.

Facts at a glance

Founded: 850
Coordinates: 10.787, 79.138

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