Thanjavur Nayak kingdom
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The Thanjavur Nayak Dynasty, also known as the Thanjavur Nayak Kingdom, were the rulers of Thanjavur in the 15th and 17th centuries founded by Sevappa Nayaka. The Nayaks, who were Telugu Balijas, were
Approximate extent of the Thanjavur Nayaka Kingdom, c. 1572
Stone carving at Ranganathaswamy temple in Srirangam. Source: The National Geographic Magazine, November 1909
Thanjavur cannon installed during reign
Thanjavur temple
Vyankoji Bhosale
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Vyankojirajah Bhonsle or Ekoji I Bhonsle was the younger half-brother of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and founder of Maratha rule in Thanjavur in modern day Tamil Nadu. He was the progenitor of the jun
Interior of Durbar Hall, Thanjavur Maratha palace
Handwriting of Vyankoji Bhosale