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Madras State was a state of India which was in existence during the mid-20th century. The state came into existence on 26 January 1950 when the Constitution of India was adopted and included the present-day Tamil Nadu, Kerala and parts of neighbouring states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
Aug 22, 2023 · In 1969, the state was officially renamed Tamil Nadu and in 1996, the capital city of Madras became Chennai. Why the British came to Madras. The British arrived on Indian shores in the early 17th Century, in the form of the East India Company.
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After India became independent in 1947, the city became the administrative and legislative capital of Madras State, which was renamed as Tamil Nadu in 1968. During the reorganisation of states in India on linguistic lines, in 1953, Telugu speakers wanted Madras as the capital of Andhra Pradesh [ 9 ] and coined the slogan " Madras Manade ...
Aug 23, 2023 · The city’s inception dates back to 1639 when the East India Company (EIC) purchased Madrasapatnam from local kings. After India gained independence in 1947, the state and city were initially referred to as Madras. The state was officially renamed Tamil Nadu in 1969, and Madras was officially changed to Chennai in 1996.
Jan 14, 2023 · How Madras State became Tamil Nadu. Formerly called Madras Province, it had been renamed Madras State on January 26, 1950. The name Madras State did not become Tamil Nadu overnight.
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Jul 20, 2018 · Formerly called Madras Province, it had been renamed to Madras State on January 26, 1950. Taking over the baton from him, a proposal to rename the state was made in the Assembly by the DMK...
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In 1969, a long-held wish was granted when Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai renamed the state from Madras to Tamil Nadu, the Land of the Tamils, highlighting the state’s cultural independence and strong Tamil identity. On 17 July 1996, after long debate, the capital city of Madras was renamed Chennai, the name it bears today.
