What was Chennai a part of?

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 1996.

Is Chennai a part of India?

Chennai, 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 382-year-old city is the 31st largest metropolitan area in the world.

Who gave Chennai to British?

Damarla Venkatadri Nayaka
The British, looking for a new settlement along the coast, secured a Grant by Damarla Venkatadri Nayaka giving over to the EIC a three-mile long strip of land in the fishing village of Madrasapatnam.

Who changed Madras to Chennai?

the Government of Tamil Nadu
In 1996, the Government of Tamil Nadu officially changed the name from Madras to Chennai. At that time many Indian cities underwent a change of name.

Why did Chennai change its name after five decades?

Despite India gaining independence in 1947, it was only after around five decades that the city was rechristened as Chennai on this date, as part of the nationwide drive to replace anglicised names with native terminologies.

Why Chennai is one of the best cities in India?

Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, attracts many visitors either as tourists or as part of its large workforce. The vast majority claim Chennai is one of the best cities in India. We know that Chennai is popular for IIT and for being an IT and industrial hub. The city is also renowned for its passion for music.

Why is Madras called Chennai Pattinam?

It is believed that the locale was named Chennai Pattinam after the man and was used by the inhabitants for over 300 years. However, this theory doesn’t quite explain how the British latched onto the Madras moniker and how the entire region annexed by the Company went on to become the Madras Presidency.

Why do people in Chennai Love IPL so much?

People in Chennai love cricket and are ardent cricket fans. They support and cheer for Chennai Super Kings like a true fan. The local team in the IPL is much adored by Chennaiites who throng the Chepauk Stadium, one of the picturesque stadiums in India, to cheer for their team in every IPL match.