Answer in detail:

Explain the contribution of the Nayaks in the field of art architecture and literature.

Nayaks contributed significantly to the field of art and architecture-

• Nayaks of Madurai gave patronage to Krishnapuram Temple and Nellaiappar Temples at Thirunelveli, Kasi Viswanatha Temple at Tenkasi, Ramanathapuram Temple at Rameshwaram and Big Gopura of Srivilliputhur.

• Krishnappa Nayak rebuilt and renovated Velliambalam, Northern Gopuram, Thousand Pillared Mandapam, Murthiamman Mandapam, Suriya Mandapam and Virappa Mandapam at Madurai.

• Thirumalai Nayak built the Pudhumandapam and Nayak’s Mahal. Mahal was the fusion of Dravidian, Islamic and European style.

• Mangammal Palace was built by Queen Mangammal at Madurai.

• The tower of Arunachaleswarar was completed by Achutappa at Thiruvannamalai. He also gave grants to Sri Ranganatha at Srirangam and Siva Temple at Rameswaram.

• AchyutaRamabhadra Nayak built Vishnu Temple at Tindivanam and encouraged Jains to built Jain temple at Sittamur.

In the field of Literature also, Nayaks made a marked contribution.

• Thirumalai Nayak wrote Chidambarapuranam.

• Paranjothiar wrote Chidambarapattial.

• IrusamayaVilakkam was written by Haridasa.

• Umarupulavar wrote Seerapuranam.

• Thiruvenkatam wrote MeyngnanaVilakkam.

Thus, literature flourished under Nayaks.