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Madras is a city in India. It has a population of about 4.5 million people and covers an area of about 3,040 square kilometers. The climate in Madras is tropical monsoon type with hot and humid summers and cool winters. Madras has a rich culture with many different religions, ethnicities, languages, dance styles and food. The most popular language spoken in the city is Tamil, followed by English and Telugu as second languages.

Namma Chennai, known as "MADRAS" in English, is the capital city of Tamil Nadu state. There are a total of 446 million people living in the metropolitan area. The city is located on the Coromandel Coast at the mouth of the Cooum river, which flows into Bay of Bengal. With help of Madrasminutes.com you will learn a lot more abut this wonderful and historical place.

Brief History of Madras

Madras is the capital city of Tamil Nadu and it has a long history. The name is derived from the word madarasi, which means "a person belonging to Madras". The city was originally called Chennapattanam. It was renamed as Madras in 1639 after the arrival of British East India Company. In 2000, the name of the city was changed in English from Madras to Chennai, and in Hindi from Madras to Chennai.

What Should You Know About the City of Madras?

Madras is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The city is known for its rich cultural heritage and has been a center of art and architecture for centuries. The city's history can be traced back to the ancient times.

The city is home to many architectural marvels, museums, libraries and monuments. Some of these include Fort St. George, St Mary's Church, Government Museum and Art Gallery, Kapaleeshwarar Temple etc.

In an article published in January 2018 by the Times of India, it was revealed that Madras ranked 1st among other cities in India when it comes to tourist footfall per year with over 11 million tourists visiting it annually.

The End of British Rule and the Rise of Tamil Nationalism in Madras

The British rule in India ended in 1947 and the country was divided into two states - India and Pakistan. The state of Madras was created as a temporary administrative unit to oversee British interests in the region until independence.

The British rule in India ended in 1947, but the state of Madras remained as one of the most important parts of India. Even after independence, it remained as a part of Madras State. However, with Tamil nationalism on the rise, this changed with the formation of Tamil Nadu state on 26th January 1969. The end of British rule led to a rise in Tamil nationalism which is rooted from their cultural identity and language (Tamil).