Why do you think people regarded tanjavur as a great town?
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This town was a center of trade at that time and had an astonishing architect. This is also known as a temple town. As a temple town it was the important pattern for the urbanization. so it is regarded as a great town .
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People regarded Thanjavur as a great town because of the following reasons:
Thanjavur was the capital of the Cholas.The perennial river Kaveri flows near this beautiful town. One hears the bells of the Rajarajeshvara temple built by King Rajaraja Chola.
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ii. The townspeople are all praise for its architect Kunjaramallan Rajaraja Perunthachchan who has proudly carved his name on the temple wall. Inside is a massive Shiva linga.
iii. Besides the temple, there are palaces with mandapas or pavilions. Kings hold court in these mandapas, issuing orders to their subordinates. There are also barracks for the army.
iv. The town is bustling with markets selling grain, spices, cloth and jewellery. Water supply for the town comes from wells and tanks