To find out about these, the Archaeological Department of Tamil Nadu has carried out excavations at many places, such as Keezhadi, Adichanallur, Thondi, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, and Sivagalai.

Located at a distance of approximately 70 km from Thanjavur, Gangaikonda Cholapuram is another treasure from the Chola dynasty. Its foundation was made by Rajendra Chola I after he defeated the ...