Question
Download Solution PDFThanjavur was the capital of which dynasty?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Chola.
Key Points
- Thanjavur (Tanjore) served as the Cholas' capital. The Chola Empire was founded by Vijayalaya.
- Within the eighth century, he overthrew the Pallavas, seized control of the Tanjore kingdom, and paved the way for the foundation of the powerful Chola kingdom.
- Tanjore was thus designated as the principal capital of the illustrious Chola Empire.
- Tanjore is situated in Tamil Nadu's Cauvery Delta. Later, it took the name Thanjavur.
- It is a well-known location for South Indian architecture, art, and religion.
Additional Information
| Dynasty | Capital | Most famous Ruler | Famous Building |
| Pratihara | Kanauj | Nagabhatta II | Bateshwar temples |
| Chalukya dynasty | Badami | Pulakesin II | Virupaksha Temple (Deva raya II) |
| Rashtrakuta dynasty | Malkhed | Dantidurga | Kailash temple Ellora (Krishna) |
| Chola dynasty | Trichy (Urayiur) | Rajaraja Chola I | Brihadeehswara temple (Rajaraja Chola I) |
| Pala Dynasty | Munger | Dharmapala | Vikramshila University (Dharmapala) |
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