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3 unusual facts about Thanjavur Nayak kingdom


Thanjavur Nayak kingdom

Vijaya Raghava Nayak (1634–1673), was the last of the Nayak Kings of Thanjavur.

Raghunatha Nayak (1600–1634) is regarded as the greatest in the Thanjavur Nayak dynasty.

Sevappa Nayak (1532–1580), was the first Thanjavur Nayak king.


Mannargudi

The current temple structure, hall of 1000 pillars, main gopuram(temple gateway tower) and the big compound wall around the temple was built by the king Vijayaraghava Nayak(1532-1575 A.D.).

Sevappa Nayak

Sevappa Nayak was a feudatory of the Vijayanagar Empire and the governor of Thanjavur who founded the Thanjavur Nayak kingdom.


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