Thanjavur
Thanjavur ranks 10,433rd in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Raynham Hall, Blackwood, Caerphilly, and Ubá. Memorable people born in Thanjavur include Rajendra Chola I, and Rajaraja I. Memorable people who died in Thanjavur include Rajaraja I. Thanjavur has been the birth place of many politicians and the death place of many politicians. Thanjavur is located in India.
Thanjavur, also known as Thanjai, previously known as Tanjore, is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the 12th biggest city in Tamil Nadu. Thanjavur is an important center of southern Indian religion, art, and architecture. Most of the Great Living Chola Temples, which are UNESCO World Heritage Monuments, are located in and around Thanjavur. The foremost among these, the Brihadeeswara Temple, built by the Chola emperor Rajaraja I, is located in the centre of the city. This temple has one of the largest bull statues in India carved out of a single granite rock. Thanjavur is also home to Tanjore painting, a painting style unique to the region. Thanjavur is the headquarters of the Thanjavur District. The city is an important agricultural centre located in the Kaveri Delta and is known as the Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu. Thanjavur is administered by a municipal corporation covering an area of 36.31 km2 (14.02 sq mi) and had a population of 222,943. Roadways are the major means of transportation, while the city also has rail connectivity. The nearest airport is Tiruchirapalli International Airport, located 59.6 km (37.0 mi) away from the city. The nearest seaport is Karaikal, which is 94 km (58 mi) away from Thanjavur. The city first rose to prominence during the reign of the Cholas when it served as the capital of the empire. After the fall of the Cholas, the city was ruled by various dynasties such as the Mutharaiyar dynasty, the Pandyas, the Vijayanagar Empire, the Madurai Nayaks, the Thanjavur Nayaks, the Thanjavur Marathas and the British Empire. It has been a part of independent India since 1947. Read more on Wikipedia
People
Between 947 and 1000, Thanjavur was the birth place of 2 globally memorable people, including Rajendra Chola I, and Rajaraja I. Additionaly, 1 globally memorable people have passed away in Thanjavur including Rajaraja I.
People Born in Thanjavur
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Rajendra Chola I
POLITICIAN
1000 - 1044
HPI: 63.25
Rank: 1
Rajaraja I
POLITICIAN
947 - 1014
HPI: 63.06
Rank: 2
People Deceased in Thanjavur
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Most individuals born in present day Thanjavur were politicians (2), while most who died were politicians (1).
Occupational Trends
Throughout history politicians have been the profession with the most memorable people born in present day Thanjavur, including Rajendra Chola I, and Rajaraja I.
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Overlapping Lives
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 0 globally memorable people born in Thanjavur since 1700.
