In Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, there is a Hindu temple called Brihadeeshwara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil), which is devoted to Shiva. It is also referred to as Rajarajesvaram, RajaRajeswara Temple, and Periya Kovil. It is one of the biggest temples in India and a prime example of Chola-era Dravidian architecture. In 2010, the temple celebrated its 1000th anniversary. It was constructed by emperor Raja Raja Chola I and finished in 1010 AD. The temple is one of the three "Great Living Chola Temples"—the other two being the Brihadeeswarar Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, and Airavatesvara Temple—that are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 
            Mamannan Rajarajan constructed this temple between 1003 and 1010, obstructing the path used by the Vijayalayan dynasty, which had constructed the Kadichola dynasty. The apocalypse of beauty is what is demonstrating to humanity the magnificence of man. Even now, it is unclear exactly how this ancient structure was constructed. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a rare gem, and a monument to Tamil Nadu's art, science, and architecture even today. 
Numerous technologies have been invented by science. The Thanjavur Great Temple is a magnificent piece of art that was constructed more than a millennium ago, before science and technological advancements were known.

           A large portion of these start with a traditional historical introduction in Tamil and Sanskrit addressed to the king who granted permission. Most of them talk about presents given to the temple or its employees, and occasionally even city dwellers.Inscriptions of sixty-four Rajaraja Chola I, twenty-nine Rajendra Chola I, one each of Vikrama Chola, Kulottunga I, and Rajamahendra (Rajendra II), three of a potential Pandyan king, and two of the Nayaka rulers, Achyutappa Nayaka and Mallapa Nayaka, can be found within the complex of temples.

Under the Delhi Sultanate, Thanjavur 
Malik Kafur ruled from 1296 until 1306, annexing Thanjavur from the Pandyas. In addition, the Pandyanate kingdom was subjugated by the sultanate, which ruled from 1311 to 1335. Following this, 
The Delhi Sultanate governed from 1335 until 1378, annexing the Ma'bar Sultanate. Following this, 
The Vijayanagara kingdom, which lasted from 1365 until 1674, acquired Thanjavur. 
The Marathas ruled Thanjavur. 
Shivaji's half-brother, Ekoji of the Bhonsle dynasty, subdued Thanjavur in 
1674 A.D. Thanjavur was controlled by this dynasty until 1855. The Maratha emperors enjoyed Carnatic music. 
tunes. Amar Singh stole the throne from his nephew Serfoji in 1787. But afterwards 
Serfoji used British assistance to reclaim his kingdom. 1855 saw the British annex THANJAI