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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_ChennaiHistory of Chennai - Wikipedia

    Chennai boasts a long history from the English East India Company, through the British rule to its evolution in the late 20th century as a services and manufacturing hub for India. Additionally, the pre-city area of Chennai has a long history within the records of South Indian Empires.

  2. www.britannica.com › place › ChennaiChennai | History, Population, Temples, Map, & Facts

    3 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. Learn more about the history and characteristics of Chennai in this article.

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    Etymology. The name Chennai was derived from the name of Chennappa Nayaka, a Nayak ruler who served as a general under Venkata Raya of the Vijayanagara Empire from whom the British East India Company acquired the town in 1639.

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  6. indianexpress.com › article › explainedMadras Day: How Madras was founded and why it became Chennai

    Aug 22, 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.

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  7. chennai.nic.in › historyHistory | Chennai District | India

    Chennai was captured by the French in 1744 but consequent on the treaty of peace of Aix-La-Chapelle, Chennai was restored to the English in 1749. George Pigot was the Governor for the period from 1755 to 1763.

  8. www.world-guides.com › chennai › chennai_historyChennai History Facts and Timeline: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

    Formerly known as Madras, the modern city of Chennai has a long history as a settled area, beginning more than 1,000 years ago. Set on the Bay of Bengal and first developed from the British Fort St. George, the site of the modern city of Chennai was once home to a collection of fishing and agricultural villages.

  9. chennaicentral.in › chennai-historyUnveiling Chennai History: Past to Present

    Chennai, the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu, has a rich history that dates back centuries. The city is known for its iconic landmarks such as George Town and Marina Beach. Chennai was formerly known as Madras, and it played a significant role during the British rule in India.