Madras Day: How Madras was founded and why it became Chennai
Web22. Aug. 2023 · 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. This would be a step in the establishment of the British Empire in India for the next few centuries.
History of Chennai - Wikipedia
WebJohn Binny came to Madras in 1797 and he established the textile company Binny & Co in 1814. Spencer's started as a small business in 1864 and went on to become the biggest department stores in Asia at the time.
Madras | Encyclopedia.com
Web21. Mai 2018 · Madras was founded by Francis Day of the English East India Company in 1639. It stood north of the Portuguese settlement of São Tomé on a strip of the Coromandel coast famous for its textiles. A fortification (named after St George) was built and became the headquarters of company activities.
Madras Presidency - Wikipedia
WebThe Madras Presidency or Madras Province, officially called the Presidency of Fort St. George until 1937, was an administrative subdivision (province) of British India and later the Dominion of India.
Evolution of Madras to Chennai: Tracing its Historical Transition
Web23. Aug. 2023 · 1639: The East India Company (EIC) purchased the town of Madrasapatnam on August 22, 1639, laying the foundation for the modern-day city of Chennai. British Presence: The EIC established trading posts and fortified settlements along the eastern and western coasts, leading to the emergence of Madras as a crucial hub.
Chennai | History, Population, Temples, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WebVor 2 Tagen · Madras developed without a plan from its 17th-century core, formed by Fort St. George and the Indian quarters. To the north and northwest are the industrial areas.
Why Madras Became Chennai 22 Years Ago on July 17 - The …
WebO n July 17 1996, the city of Madras was officially christened as Chennai by the state government of Tamil Nadu; and in doing so, it broke free from the centuries-old legacy stamped by British colonisers who acquired the coastal region and made it their southern headquarters in the mid-sixteenth century.
Madras History - Culture, Religion and Lifestyle in Madras
WebIn 1522, the Portuguese built a port called Sao Tome. It was named after the Christian leader of reforms, St. Thomas, who preached between 52 and 70 A.D. Madras acquired its name from Madraspattinam, a fishing village situated to the north of Fort St. George. There are various versions related to the origin of the name Madras.
Birth of a metro - The Hindu
Web20. Aug. 2015 · Madras was founded on August 22, 1639 when the East India Company bought a piece of land along the coast.
Story of Madras - The Hindu
Web20. Aug. 2013 · The city as we know it today started as an English settlement in Fort St. George. The land was ruled by the Vijayanagaras and they appointed chieftains known as Nayaks who ruled different...
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