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Their are few gud photos of this gun ..

So, If we go through this account.. This is not a Made In India gun.. Though many other source argue that this is a Indian Made Cannon..

I highly doubt that coz, Loading such huge monster in those days on 16th-175th century ocean going wooden Ships and unloading it was more difficult than just make here with danish expertise, Article suggested too..

Looking at its condition from beginning, I am assuming there are no records left ( Careless ) how its done.. Though during its time it must have same carriage as Danes had... ---------------------------------------------------------------- There is almost no care given since colonial...

Interesting PDF must Read: http://home.iitk.ac.in/~bala/journalpaper/journal/journalpaper_40.pdf

Wiki: Thanjavur - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia No mention of the cannon here too..

Wiki: Thanjavur Nayak kingdom - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia In this whole article i found nothing on the cannon..

A cannon in monumental neglect The 17th century big gun is said to be protected by ASI but is in a sorry state The Hindu : Arts / History & Culture : Living History: A cannon in monumental neglect

This is a 635mm cannon of 16th century would be the largest in that era.. Do you know how to edit it with picture ?

Thanjavur

It sad about the condition where this gun is in.. Only few exist..

The Thanjavur Cannon There is one object of heritage value in Tanjavur that not many visitors would have seen. It is the Thanjavur Cannon, a mighty Cannon of forge welded iron built during the reign of Raghunatha Nayak (1600-1645 CE). This 25 ft long Cannon weighs 22Tonnes. The outer...