Maratha Palace And The Bell Tower At Thanjavur. Majestic View Of The Maratha Palace And The Bell Tower On A Blue Sky Background. This Palace Was Originally Constructed By The Rulers Of Thanjavur Nayak Kingdom. After The Fall Of The Thanjavur Nayak Kingdom, It Served As The Official Residence Of The Thanjavur Maratha. When Most Of The Thanjavur Maratha Kingdom Was Annexed By The British Empire In 1799, The Thanjavur Marathas Continued To Hold Sway Over The Palace And The Surrounding Fort. The Bhonsle Family Continued To Hold On To The Palace Even After The Last King Shivaji Ii.

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