Manora (fort)

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The Manora fort is situated 65-km away from Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, India. The fort was built by Maratha ruler Serfoji II in 1814-1815 to commemorate the successful advance of the British over Napoleon Bonaparte. It is an 8-storied, hexagonal tower, which is 230-meters high overlooking the Bay of Bengal. The fort derives its name Manora, from the word "Minaret". [1] [2]

In December 2004, five monuments including the fort were damaged in the Indian Ocean Tsunami.[3] It was planned in 2007 by the State Tourism Department to renovate the structure and improve its infrastructure by building several additional facilities including upgrading the children's park and building a tourist's shed.[4]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Pattukotai: Unexploited Potential. Pattukotai Tamilnadu Tourism. Retrieved on 2008-04-09.
  2. ^ Joshi, G.V. (2003-02-15). Victory Tower. The Hindu: Tamil Nadu News. Retrieved on 2008-04-09.
  3. ^ Ramakrishnan, T. (2005-01-07). Mughal-era fort, Dutch tombs damaged. The Hindu: Tamil Nadu News. Retrieved on 2008-04-09.
  4. ^ Srinivasan, G. (2007-9-19). Manora fort to get a facelift. The Hindu: Tamil Nadu News. Retrieved on 2008-04-09.


Manora, The Ancient Fort of Tamilnadu, India

Manora, The Ancient Fort of Tamilnadu, India