Kallanai
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| Length | 329 m |
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| Built by | Karikala |
| Construction began | c. 100 BC – c. 100 AD |
| Locations | Thanjavur District |
| Impound | Kaveri |
| Did you know | Kallanai Dam, also known as Grand Anicut, is the fourth oldest dam in the world. |
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| ID | 1239523 |
About Kallanai
Kallanai is an ancient dam, which is built across the Kaveri river in Thogur - Koviladi village, Budalur Taluk in Thanjavur District in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. Located at a distance of 15 km from Tiruchirappalli, the dam was originally constructed by the Chola king Karikalan in c. 100 BC – c. 100 AD.
