Thanjavur District is the Rice
Bowl of Tamil Nadu. The Big Temple and the other famous temples in the district
are known all over the world. Thanjavur was the cultural capital of the country
in 1790. Thanjavur gained prominence during the period of Chola Kings, who made
it as their capital.
Thereafter, it was ruled by Nayaks and Maratta Kings, who nurtured art and culture.
The cultural, the architectural and the scholarly pursuits of these rulers are
reflected in the great monuments like Grand Anaicut, Big Temple and Serfoji
Mahal Library etc. in the district.
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