Thanjavur cannon, Military artillery in Thanjavur, India.
The Thanjavur cannon measures 26 feet in length and weighs 20 tonnes, featuring 43 iron plates for the inner barrel and 94 iron rings for support.
Manufactured in 1620 during Raghunatha Nayak's reign, this cannon protected Thanjavur's east gate and served as a defense mechanism against potential invasions.
The cannon demonstrates the advanced metallurgical capabilities of 17th-century Tamil craftsmen who created it through forge-welding rather than casting techniques.
Located at Beerangi Medu near Peruvudaiyaar Temple, visitors can reach the cannon site by local buses and auto-rickshaws from central Thanjavur.
The 400-year-old iron cannon remains free from rust despite continuous exposure to weather conditions, marking it as the fourth largest cannon fired worldwide.
Location: Thanjavur
GPS coordinates: 10.79351,79.13896
Latest update: November 3, 2025 17:56
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