Pudukkottai - Treasure trove of Archaeology

Tamil Nadu Tourism - Pudukkottai

Introduction:
Once a Princely state, the Pudukkottai District, is absorbing interest to Historians, Anthropologists, Archaeologists, and lovers of Arts and Architecture. The numerous megalithic dolmens and other forms in the district indicate the antiquity of this region. The history of Puddukottai is an epitome of the history of South India.

The Pandyas, Cholas, Pallavas, Hoysalas, Vijayanagar, Nayaks, Irukkuvelirs, Mutharaiyars, Thondaiman rulers, have ruled over the region. These rulers have built several beautiful temples. The collector's office is situated in the New Palace, built by the Thondaiman ruler in Indo-Saracenic-Dravidian architecture.