Cities are one of the most important elements of a community. They support the past history of the community, present life and future development.
Known as the gateway to South India, 'Chennai' is today the cultural identity of Tamils living all over Tamil Nadu. As such, we need to know the history and development of Chennai, one of the major cities in India and the capital of Tamil Nadu.
Excavations at Gudiyam and Athirambakkam near Chennai have established that the area is more than a million years old.
The crucible where it runs can be said to be one of the primary domains of human civilization.
The formation of the city of Chennai, which has grown into a metropolis today, has a long historical background.
The starting point for present-day Chennai is the area where the Bay of Bengal was a small dump about 400 years ago.
On both sides of the area, the glan was beautiful and running. 'Tiruvallikeni River' and called it. The city was rehabilitated for British business after the entry of the East India Company.
Every village around the fort was annexed and converted to suit the industrial development.
The area where the houses were located inside Fort St. George was called the 'White's Town'. The area within the castle was called the 'Black's Town'. The area where these two areas meet is called Madarasapattinam.
The English combined the two and called it Madras. Then it became Madras and today it is our Chennai.
According to the 1646 census, the city had a population of 19,000. Knowing this development, the municipality of Chennai was formed in 1688.
The city, the center of British power, became a stronghold of anti-British sentiment. The city of primary knowledge for the liberation movement.
In the century, the European method teachers in Chennai appeared. The first European education school is the first European education school in Asia, which is the origin of the 'Holy Mary's Church School, which originated in 1715. In the 19th century schools have grown.
Pedestrian lanes and cattle lanes became roads leading to English settlements. Next to Annasalai (Mount Road) is another important road in Madrasapuvinam called Poovirunthavalli Highway.
Today Chennai is not just a city, it is a center of hope. Direct and indirect employment opportunities created by Chennai-based industries and companies play a major role in the development of the city.
For a city to be world famous, it must be archaic; Exports, imports and trade must continue. These should be equipped with modern technology. A city with such qualifications would be the best city in the world. You have so many specialties.
