The Story of Madras (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press) Glyn Barlow

The region around Madras has served as an important administrative, military, and economic centre since the 1st century. It has been ruled by various South Indian dynasties, notably the Pallava, the Chola, the Pandya, and Vijaynagar. The town of Mylapore, now part of Madras, was once a major Pallavan port. The Portuguese arrived in 1522 and built a port called Sao Tome after the Christian apostle, St Thomas, who is believed to have preached in the area between 52 and 70 CE. In 1612, the Dutch established themselves near Pulicat, just north of the city. The city of Madras was established in the 17th century by the British, who developed it into a major urban centre and naval base. By the 20th century, it had become an important administrative centre, as the capital of the Madras Presidency. It was the only Indian city to be attacked by the Central Powers during World War I. The city was officially renamed Chennai in 1996. It is now the fourth largest metropolitan area of India and the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Это и многое другое вы найдете в книге The Story of Madras (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press) (Glyn Barlow)