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Brihadishvara Temple

1010 · 11th century · Also known as Rajarajeswaram, Peruvudaiyar Kovil

The Brihadishvara Temple at Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, India, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, built by the Chola king Rajaraja I and completed in 1010. Its granite tower, about 66 metres high, was among the tallest buildings of its time, and its walls carry Chola inscriptions and frescoes. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, part of the Great Living Chola Temples.

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Chola Empire

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