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   Chennai (/ ˈ tʃ ɛ n aɪ / ⓘ, Tamil: [ˈt͡ɕenːaɪ̯], IAST: Cennaī), formerly known as Madras, is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of India. It is the state's primate city and is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal .

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4. www.lonelyplanet.com › india › tamil-naduChennai (Madras) travel - Lonely Planet | India, Asia

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   Get to the heart of Chennai (Madras) with one of our in-depth, award-winning guidebooks, covering maps, itineraries, and expert guidance. Explore Chennai (Madras) holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.

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

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   2 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.

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   When was Madras renamed Tamil Nadu?

   • 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.

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   When was Chennai renamed Madras?

   • Upon India’s independence, the Madras Presidency became Madras state (renamed Tamil Nadu in 1968), with Madras remaining its capital. The government of Tamil Nadu officially changed the name of the city to Chennai in 1996. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Michele Metych.

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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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   Why should you visit Chennai (Madras)?

   • If you have time to explore Chennai (formerly Madras), this 284-sq-mi (400-sq-km) conglomerate of urban villages and diverse neighborhoods making up Tamil Nadu's capital will pleasantly surprise you. Its role is as keeper of South Indian artistic, religious and culinary traditions. Experience the real Chennai (Madras).

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

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   Aug 22, 2023 · August 22 is annually celebrated as Madras Day, to commemorate the foundation day of the city of Madras (now Chennai). 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.

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

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   Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu and is India 's fifth largest city. [1] . It is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. With an estimated population of 8.9 million (2014), the 383-year-old city is the 31st largest metropolitan area in the world. The city of Madras in 1909.

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   Formerly known as Madras, Chennai is the capital city of the state of Tamil Nadu, in the southern part of India. Located on the Coromandel coast of Bay of Bengal, Chennai is as dynamic as it is immersed in tradition. This 'capital of the south', is one among the four metropolitan siblings of India, having a rich cultural history which it ...

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

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    2 days ago · Top Questions. What is Tamil Nadu? Where is Tamil Nadu? What does Tamil Nadu mean? When was Tamil Nadu established? What is Tamil Nadu famous for? Mamallapuram: Shore Temple. Shore Temple, Mamallapuram, near Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. India; Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu state, India.