Thanjavur : The Royal City of Chola and Nayak

Thanjavur (aka Tanjore) is the royal city of Chola and Nayak. Thanjavur the name of a Tanjan-Asura (giant), which is according to local legend devastated the area and was killed by Sri Anandavalli Amman and Vishnu. Sri Neelamegapperumal Tanjan application past the city could be named in his honor has been granted. Chola, Chera and Pandya kings were in power before the period of Mahabharat