Long Long ago, Thanjavur was ruled by Maharaja Serfoji II. Serfoji ascended the throne in 1798. Serfoji devoted his life to the pursuit of culture and Thanjavur became renowned as a seat of learning. Serfoji's love of learning and thirst for knowledge led him to enrich Sarasvati(saraswathi?) Mahal Library, which was a Palace Library.
OK..before the monologue becomes boring, let me take u there. Visit the virtual Sarasvathi Mahal
Check out
* Charles Le Brun's Human Physiognomy Charts
* Opthalmic Case Sheets
* The oldest printed book available in this Library is an atlas dated back to 1692, 1693 and 1696.
* Paintings collection.
Wish u had lot of kings like Serfoji!
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