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WEB2 days ago · Chennai was previously called Madras. Madras was the shortened name of the fishing village Madraspatnam, where the British East India Company built a fort and factory (trading post) in 1639–40. Tamil Nadu officially changed the name of the city to Chennai in …
Why Madras Became Chennai 22 Years Ago on July 17 - The …
WEBJul 17, 2018 · Both Madras & Chennai are believed to be derived from the towns of Madrasapattinam & Chennapatnam that together encompass the city as we know it today.
Madras Day: How Madras was founded and why it became Chennai
WEBAug 22, 2023 · According to the book History of the City of Madras by the late historian CS Srinivasachari, the origin of the name Madras has invited speculation. One theory says a fisherman named Madresan implored Day to name the city after him, but some sources claim that the name had existed before the British arrival, too.
Madras' 384th anniversary: The making of Madras - The New …
WEBAug 22, 2023 · The founding day of Madras is considered to be August 22, 1639, as it was on this day a land where Fort. St. George stands today and was transacted by the East India Company.
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WEBMadras might have been derived from Madraspattinam, a fishing village north of Fort St. George but it is uncertain whether the name was in use before the arrival of Europeans. In August 1996, the Government of Tamil Nadu officially …
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WEBThe Original Name of Madras Is Puliyur kottam which is 2000 year old Tamil ancient name. Tondaimandalam was ruled in the 2nd century CE by Tondaiman Ilam Tiraiyan who was a representative of the Chola family at Kanchipuram.
Madras Day 2022: Chennai celebrates today as it turns 383
WEBChennai, Aug 22: Every year August 22 is marked as Madras Day. Madras, that is called Chennai since 1996, will be celebrating its 383rd anniversary today.
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WEBIt was the British officers who retained the name Madraspattinam. For local populace, it was more common to call the city Chennapattinam. According to another legend, the city was named Chennai in honour of Damal Chennappa Nayakkar, a Nayak ruler. In the year 1996, the government renamed it to Chennai officially and the name stands even today.
Tracing the evolution of Madras through old maps of the city
WEBAug 8, 2023 · A recent talk featuring some of the oldest maps of Madras traced the evolution of Chennai through war, economical advancements and a fast-growing population. The city we call home has an ...
Madras Day 2022: Date, History & Significance. All You Need To …
WEBAug 22, 2022 · Representative Image ( Image Source :Getty Images ) Madras Day 2022: Every year August 22 is marked as Madras Day. It is believed that on this day, Madras city in the southern state of Tamil Nadu was founded in 1639.
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