Contribution of Marathas of Tanjore to Art and Architecture

Abstract

In this paper an attempt has been made to deal with the contribution of Mahrathas of Tanjore to Art and architecture. Tanjore had the unbroken artistic excellence since the time of the Cholas and the Nayaks. These cultural traditions flourished and attained zenith under the Marathas of Tanjore.¹ Tanjore possesses a rich and fertile soil singularly well supplied with water from two great rivers Cauvery and Coleroon. The river waters dispersed almost every field in the country through reservoirs, sluices and canals. The uncommon fertility of the country splendidly contributed the artistic tradition of South India in general and Tamil Nadu in particular.