Historical Monuments / Forts / Palaces / Places to Visit in Thanjavur

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The hexagonal tower within the Manora fort is 8-storied building structure that is nearly 23-meters high just overlooking the vast Bay of Bengal from the immediate shore. The tower is largely surrounded by a strong wall and a perfect moat that resembles like a fort. This particulare monument perfectly looks like a north Indian pagoda, with circular staircase, arched windows and eaves that are separating one storey from the another storey. This fort largely derives its special name "Manora", from the English word "Minaret".