Thanjavur cannon

Such cannons are found in Murshidabad, Dacca (in Bangladesh), Bijapur, Gulbarga, and Thanjavur.

[3] It takes fourth place in the list of Largest Cannons fired in the World History.

To lift the cannon, eight rings were attached on top, but only two survive today.

[1] This cannon was used in 1650 during the Nayak period to protect Thanjavur from enemies entering through the East Gate of the town.

[1] From the site, one can see the Sarja madi (seven-floor structure) and the Arsenal tower of Nayak Palace on the western side.