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1. www.britannica.com › place › Tamil-NaduTamil Nadu | History, Map, Population, Capital, & Government

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   2 days ago · Tamil Nadu, state of India, located in the extreme south of the country. It represents the Tamil-speaking area of what was formerly the Madras Presidency of British India. The capital is Chennai, in the northeastern portion of the state. While it has an industrial core in Chennai, the state is essentially agricultural.

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     Tamil Nadu - Culture, Arts, Cuisine: Hinduism lies at the...

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     Javadi Hills, range of hills, one of the larger of the...

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     Palar River, river in southern India.It rises near the...

   • Vaigai

     Vaigai River, river in Tamil Nadu state, southern India,...

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     Palni Hills, range of hills, an eastward extension of the...

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     Ponnaiyar River, river of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu states,...

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     Table of Contents Shevaroy Hills, outlying range of the...

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     Tamil Nadu government makes a flip-flop on Advocate-General’s statements in Madras Race Club case

     The Tamil Nadu government made a major flip-flop in the Madras High Court on Monday. In the forenoon session, a submission was made on ...

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     How popular support and family legacy shaped Udhayanidhi Stalin

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     SC calls Madras HC's YouTube shutdown bail condition as 'unwarranted', 'extraneous'

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     'Freeing' Hindu temples: How and why did temples come under government control?

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     For The First Time In HD - Rare Photos of Old Madras - Part 1 | Famous Landmarks of Madras

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CC. Rajagopalachari - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · Rajagopalachari was born in the Thorapalli village of Hosur taluk in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu and was educated at Central College, Bangalore, and Presidency College, Madras. In the 1900s he started legal practice at the Salem court.

5. www.newindianexpress.com › states › tamil-naduKR Shriram sworn in 34th CJ of Madras HC - The New Indian Express

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   1 day ago · 28 Sep 2024, 4:17 am. 2 min read. CHENNAI: Justice KR Shriram was sworn in Chief Justice of Madras High Court on Friday. He has called upon the Bar and the Bench to “collectively work” for ...

6. www.thehindu.com › news › nationalMadras Mahajana Sabha and social, political renaissance in ...

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   4 days ago · N. Sai Charan. READ LATER. Since 1947, the Madras Mahajana Sabha, which was manned by highly educated professionals, distanced itself from politics and concentrated only on cultural activities,...

7. www.britannica.com › place › Tamil-NaduTamil Nadu - Culture, Arts, Cuisine | Britannica

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   3 days ago · Tamil Nadu - Culture, Arts, Cuisine: Hinduism lies at the core of the culture of Tamil Nadu. Among the most famous of the state’s temples, which number in the tens of thousands, are the 7th- and 8th-century structures at Mamallapura, which were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.

8. www.thehindu.com › news › nationalJustice K.R. Shriram sworn in as Chief Justice of Madras High ...

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   1 day ago · The Madras High Court has got a Tamil-speaking Chief Justice after a long gap of 43 years and “we are very proud and happy about it,” said Advocate General (A-G) P.S. Raman while welcoming ...

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   When was Tamil Nadu renamed?

   • What remained of Madras state was renamed Tamil Nadu in 1968. Tamil Nadu - Culture, Arts, Cuisine: Hinduism lies at the core of the culture of Tamil Nadu.

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   What is Tamil Nadu famous for?

   • Tamil Nadu - Culture, Arts, Cuisine: Hinduism lies at the core of the culture of Tamil Nadu. Among the most famous of the state’s temples, which number in the tens of thousands, are the 7th- and 8th-century structures at Mamallapura, which were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.

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   What is the history of Tamil Nadu from mid-17th century to 1946?

   • The history of Tamil Nadu from the mid-17th century to 1946 is the story of the British-controlled Madras Presidency in relationship to the rise and fall of British power in India. After Indian independence in 1947, the Madras Presidency became Madras state.

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   Where is Tamil Nadu located?

   • Enclosed by Tamil Nadu along the north-central coast are the enclaves of Puducherry and Karaikal, both of which are part of Puducherry union territory. The capital is Chennai (Madras), on the coast in the northeastern portion of the state. Tamil Nadu represents the Tamil -speaking area of what was formerly the Madras Presidency of British India.

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10. www.britannica.com › place › MaduraiMadurai | History, Tourism, & Map | Britannica

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    2 days ago · Madurai, city in south-central Tamil Nadu state, southern India. Located on the Vaigai River to the southeast of Dindigul, it is the third most populous, and probably the oldest, city in the state. Madurai is especially known for the Meenakshi Amman Temple and as an ancient center for sangam literature.