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The
Rock Fort temple complex in Tiruchirappalli is a conglomeration of three
temples - the Manikka Vinayaka temple at the foot of the hill, the Uchhi
Pillayar Koyil at the top of the hill and the Taayumaanava Koyil
(Shivastalam) on the hill. This Shivastalam is a rock cut temple on a hill
in the most prominent landmark in Tiruchirappalli (Trichy); reached by a
flight of steps on the way to the famous Ucchi Pillaya temple.
Tiruchirappalli itself has a long history, going back to the centuries
before the Christian era, when it was a Chola citadel. The Pandyas and
Pallavas held sway over the region for short periods. In the 12th century,
Cholas were subverted by the Vijayanagar kings of Hampi, who proudly
withstood the invading Muslims. Less than fifty years later, the Nayaks of
Madurai came to power, constructed the Rock Fort, and firmly established
Tiruchirappalli as the trading city.
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