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1 day 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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1 day ago · As per the 2011 census, Tamil is spoken as the first language by 88.4% of the state's population, followed by Telugu (5.87%), Kannada (1.78%), Urdu (1.75%), Malayalam (1.01%) and other languages (1.24%) Various varieties of Tamil is spoken across regions such as Madras Bashai in northern Tamil Nadu, Kongu Tamil in Western Tamil Nadu, Madurai ...
May 13, 2024 · Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital of the southern Indian State of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the 4 metropolitan cities of India. There are a lot of things you can see and do here in Chennai, the city proudly wears its tradition on its sleeve while accommodating the cosmopolitan crowd.
6 days ago · Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is a vibrant and bustling city located on the eastern coast of India. With its rich history, cultural heritage, and modern infrastructure, Chennai has earned its place as one of the top metropolitan cities in the country.
May 22, 2024 · Chennai – The Capital of Tamil Nadu. Chennai also known as Madras is the capital city of the Indian State of Tamil Nadu. Located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal, it is a major Commerical, Cultural, Economic and Educational Centre in South India.
3 days ago · Madras was later admitted as Madras State, a state of the Indian Union at the inauguration of the Republic of India on 26 January 1950. Origins. Before the arrival of the English. The discovery of dolmens from this portion of the subcontinent shows inhabitation as early as the Stone Age.
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