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.
Chennai | History, Population, Temples, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEB3 days 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.
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
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.
Madras Curry Recipe | One Pan Beef Madras | THE CURRY GUY
WEBJul 31, 2022 · This is a beef Madras curry recipe but it’s really all about the sauce! You can use whatever protein you like, from chicken, to lamb to paneer. All is explained below.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Chennai (Madras) - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Chennai (Madras), India: See Tripadvisor's 284,392 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 | 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.
Madras Curry Sauce | Quick & Easy Madras | THE CURRY GUY
WEBAug 10, 2020 · Make the deliciously spicy madras curry sauce with the main ingredients of your choice and you will be in curry heaven! You might like to try the madras curry sauce with tandoori chicken or paneer for example.
Chennai (Madras) | Silk Roads Programme - UNESCO
WEBChennai, known as Madras until 1996, is situated on the Coromandel Coast in south-east India and is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu.
The Madras Movement — Google Arts & Culture
WEBMadras (now Chennai) in Southern India is the third colonial port city – the other two being Calcutta and Bombay. The Madras School of Arts & Crafts was started as a private institution in 1850...
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