INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -’Lord of Rajaraja’) by its builder, and known locally as Thanjai Periya Kovil ( lit. ‘Thanjavur Big Temple’) and Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Shaivite Hindu temple built in a Chola architectural style located on the south bank of the Cauvery river in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Thanjavur Temple History: The Tanjore Big Temple is a stunning monument built by Raja Raja Cholan, greatest king of Chola Dynasty. It was constructed between the year AD 985 and 1014, completed around 1010 AD. The temple is popularly known as the Big Temple, Rajarajesvaram Temple or Peruvudaiyār Kōvil temple.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Brihadeshwara temple is situated in Thanjuvar. The temple is also known as Rajarajeshwara and was constructed by Raja Raja Chola. It is the largest South Indian temple constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Brihadeshwara Temple at Thanjavur was built by Rajaraja I in 1009 CE for worshipping Lord Shiva. Many of his achievements are inscribed here. It is the best example of Chola architecture.