Thanjavur Fort

GPTKB entity

Properties (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fort
gptkbp:accessibility open to public
gptkbp:architecturalStyle gptkb:Dravidian_architecture
gptkbp:area approximately 2.5 km²
gptkbp:built granite
gptkbp:constructedIn 16th century
gptkbp:contains museums
artillery
palaces
temples
gptkbp:culturalEvents festivals
workshops
exhibitions
seminars
performances
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol_of_Tamil_heritage
gptkbp:currentCondition well-preserved
gptkbp:designedBy Maratha_rulers
gptkbp:famousLandmark gptkb:Thanjavur_Big_Temple
gptkb:Saraswathi_Mahal_Library
gptkb:Thanjavur_Palace
gptkbp:features towers
gates
massive walls
gptkbp:historicalFigures gptkb:Maratha_Empire
gptkb:Nawab_of_Thanjavur
gptkb:Shivaji
Raja Serfoji II
gptkbp:historicalSignificance served as a military stronghold
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Thanjavur Fort
gptkbp:influencedBy European_architecture
gptkbp:location Thanjavur,_Tamil_Nadu,_India
gptkbp:maintenance local community involvement
historical preservation organizations
government efforts
gptkbp:nearbyAttractions gptkb:Brihadeeswarar_Temple
gptkbp:notableEvent battles fought
gptkbp:originalPurpose defense
gptkbp:renovated various periods
gptkbp:surroundingArea Thanjavur_district
gptkbp:tourism cultural events
photography
guided tours
historical exploration
educational visits
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site yes
gptkbp:usedFor ceremonial purposes
residential purposes
administrative purposes
gptkbp:visitors tourists