Brihadisvara Temple; Chola period; Thanjavur, India; 11th century. Photograph: Mahesh Gudladona (2012), Wikimedia Commons

A city in present-day Tamil Nadu, it was formerly known as Tanjore and was the capital of the Chola Dynasty. It is the site of several important Chola temples, including the Brihadisvara Temple. The region is also known for its distinctive painting style, known as Tanjore Painting.