Manora Fort
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The Manora fort is situated 20 km away from Pattukkottai, Tamil Nadu, India and 60 km away from Thanjavur. The fort was built by Maratha ruler Serfoji II in 1814–1815 to commemorate the successful advance of the British over Napoléon Bonaparte. It is an eight-storeyed, hexagonal tower, which is 23 m high overlooking the Bay of Bengal. The fort derives its name Manora, from the word Minaret. ()
Coordinates: 10°16'5"N, 79°18'14"E
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Tamil Nadu
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Manora Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Akshayapureeswarar Temple.
Tamil Nadu