Thanjavur Maratha Palace

The Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex, known locally as Aranmanai, today is the official residence of the Bhonsle family that ruled Tanjore from 1674 to 1855.[1]

Thanjavur Maratha Palace
Interior of Durbar Hall, Thanjavur Maratha palace.
LocationTanjore region, India
Thanjavur Maratha palace, 2008

History

The Thanjavur Maratha palace was originally constructed by the rulers of Thanjavur Nayak kingdom. After the fall of the Thanjavur Nayak kingdom, it served as the official residence of the Thanjavur Marathas. When most of the Thanjavur Maratha kingdom was annexed by the British Empire in 1799, the Thanjavur Marathas continued to hold sway over the palace and the surrounding fort. The Bhonsle family continued to hold on to the palace even after the last king, Shivaji of Thanjavur.

Constituents

The palace complex consists of the Sadar Mahal Palace, the queen's courtyard and the Durbar Hall. The Royal Palace Museum contains a splendid collection of Chola bronzes. The Raja Serfoji Memorial Hall and the Royal Palace Museum are situated in the Sadar Mahal Palace. There is also a small bell tower. The Saraswathi Mahal Library is situated with the Thanjavur palace complex.

  • Elephant goads at the Thanjavur Maratha palace
  • Thanjavur Palace Interior
  • Escape Tunnel

See also

Citations
  1. Gopal, Madan (1990). K.S. Gautam (ed.). India through the ages. Publication Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. p. 185.

References
  • Joe Bindloss, Sarina Singh (2007). Country Guides - India. Lonely Planet. pp. 1084. ISBN 978-1-74104-308-2.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)

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