Madras Day: How Madras was founded and why it became Chennai
It was on this day in 1639 that the town of Madrasapatnam was purchased by the East India Company (EIC) from local kings.
Source: indianexpress.com
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It was on this day in 1639 that the town of Madrasapatnam was purchased by the East India Company (EIC) from local kings.