Chennai (Madras) travel - Lonely Planet | India, Asia
WEBIf you have time to explore Chennai (formerly Madras), this 284-sq-mi (400-sq-km) conglomerate of urban villages and diverse neighborhoods making up Tamil Nadu's capital will pleasantly surprise you. Its role is as keeper of South Indian artistic, religious and culinary traditions.
History of Chennai - Wikipedia
WEBChennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu and is India's fifth largest city. It is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. With an estimated population of 8.9 million (2014), the 383-year-old city is the 31st largest metropolitan area in the world. The city of Madras in 1909
Things to Do in Chennai (Madras) - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Chennai (Madras), India: See Tripadvisor's 284,163 traveler reviews and photos of Chennai (Madras) tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Chennai (Madras). Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Madras (cloth) - Wikipedia
WEBMadras is a lightweight cotton fabric with typically patterned texture and tartan design, used primarily for summer clothing such as pants, shorts, lungi, dresses, and jackets. The fabric takes its name from the former name of the city of Chennai in south India .
Chennai | History, Population, Temples, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEB1 day ago · Chennai, formerly known as Madras, city and capital of Tamil Nadu state, southern India, located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. Known as the ‘Gateway to South India,’ Chennai is a major administrative and cultural center.
Madras Day: How Madras was founded and why it became Chennai
WEBAugust 22 is annually celebrated as Madras Day, to commemorate the foundation day of the city of Madras (now Chennai). It was on this day in 1639 that the town of Madrasapatnam, which later expanded and developed into modern-day Chennai, was purchased by the East India Company (EIC) from local kings.
Madras | Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 21, 2018 · MADRAS (today Chennai), city in S. India. Formerly known as Fort St. George, Madras was the first territorial acquisition of the English East India Company in 1639.
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