Thanjavur Nayak kingdom or
Thanjavur Nayak dynasty were the rulers of Thanjavur principality of Tamil Nadu
between the 16th to the 17th century.The Nayaks were appointed as provincial
governors by the Vijayanagara Emperor who divided the Tamil country into three
Nayakships viz., Madurai, Tanjore and Gingi. Thanjavur Nayaks were notable for
their patronage of literature and the arts.
The Nayaks issued coins mostly
in copper with various motifs. Following are some of the unscripted coins with
floral designs.
