after Pandya invasion (in mid 13th Century), Thanjai has undergone drastic change re royal establishments..
re temples - subsequent mohammeden influence too caused closure of worship in several temples..
The Narasimhar temple opp to Sarfoji / Saraswathi Mahal complex (the cross road west - east to Kizhvasal) appears to be the first Pandya strcture in Thanjai after the Cholas..!
Thanjai - post Imperial Chozha era - study is being carried out..