Question

Which are the chief centres ofthe Chola art and architecture?

Answer 1

Thanjavur was the place and chief center of the Chola art and architecture. Here Rajaraja built the highly artistic and magnificent Shiva temple of Brihadeshwara or Rajaraja temple.

The temple was com¬pleted in 1010. It is considered a remarkable piece of architecture in South Indian style. Tanjavur A place of South Indian culture and heritage.

Thanjavur entertains the tourists and visitors from all over the world with its architecture, of distinct art and excellent style, The Great Living Chola Temples, is the great landmarks of the city and declared as a World Heritage