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'''Tanjore''' was the headquarters of [http://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V23_231.gif Tanjore District] in [[Madras (Presidency)|Madras]] during the British period. | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
The [[East India Company]] intervened in a succession struggle during the [[2nd Carnatic War]] and in 1799 Raja Serfoji ceded absolute sovereignty to the Company after falling into arrears with the Nawab of Arcot an ally of the British. | |||
==== Military history ==== | |||
[[Battle of Tanjore]] 1773 | [[Battle of Tanjore]] 1773 | ||
== Spelling Variants == | == Spelling Variants == | ||
Modern name:Thanjavur<br> | Modern name:Thanjavur<br> | ||
Variants:Tanjore<br> | Variants:Tanjore/Tanjavur<br> | ||
== External links == | |||
[http://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V23_248.gif Tanjore City] Imperial Gazetteer<br> | |||
[http://www.1911encyclopedia.org/Salem,_India Salem] 1911 Love to Know Encyclopaedia<br> | |||
[[Category:Locations]] | [[Category:Locations]] | ||
[[Category:Cities, towns and villages in Madras Presidency]] | |||
Revision as of 17:52, 10 June 2012
| Tanjore | |
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| Presidency: Madras | |
| Coordinates: | 10.784825°N 79.141466°E |
| Altitude: | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Present Day Details | |
| Place Name: | Thanjavur |
| State/Province: | Tamil Nadu |
| Country: | India |
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| FibiWiki Maps | |
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| See our interactive map of this location showing places of interest during the British period | |
| [xxxxx Tanjore] |
THIS PAGE IS WAITING FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION
Tanjore was the headquarters of Tanjore District in Madras during the British period.
History
The East India Company intervened in a succession struggle during the 2nd Carnatic War and in 1799 Raja Serfoji ceded absolute sovereignty to the Company after falling into arrears with the Nawab of Arcot an ally of the British.
Military history
Battle of Tanjore 1773
Spelling Variants
Modern name:Thanjavur
Variants:Tanjore/Tanjavur
External links
Tanjore City Imperial Gazetteer
Salem 1911 Love to Know Encyclopaedia
