09/04/2020
The Manora Fort, Thanjavur, Nadu,
The derives its name Manora, from the word Minaret.
Built by ruler Serfoji II to commemorate the successful advance of the over Bonaparte.
It is an 8 storied, hexagonal tower, which is 23 meters high overlooking the Bay of Bengal. In December 2004, five monuments including the fort were damaged in the Indian Ocean Tsunami.
Locals claim that in the olden days, the Fort overlooked Sri Lanka, a claim unproven so far.
Manora was earlier an important port and a center for ship-building.
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@ Manora Fort, Thanjavur
