Madras was set up as a presidency in 1652 but was downgraded in 1655 before being given the status of a presidency again in 1684. For almost a hundred years after it first became a presidency, Madras continued as a trading post with little political involvement.
Sep 9, 2024
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In 1785, under the provisions of Pitt's India Act, Madras became one of three presidencies established by the East India Company. Thereafter, the head of the ...
Establishment. In 1684, Madras was once again elevated to the status of a Presidency and William Gyfford appointed the first President. In 1690, the East India ...
After Indian independence in 1947, the Madras Presidency became Madras state. The state's Telugu-speaking areas were separated to form part of the new state of ...
Madras was Founded by the East India Company on August 22, 1639 - This Day in History.
Aug 22, 2023 · It was on this day in 1639 that the town of Madrasapatnam was purchased by the East India Company (EIC) from local kings.
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The agency was upgraded to a Presidency in 1652 before once more reverting to its previous status in 1655. In 1684, it was re-elevated to a Presidency and Elihu ...
The Madras Presidency Association (MPA) was founded on 20 September 1917 at a meeting of non-Brahmin Congress leaders. Prominent leaders of the association were ...
The Madras Presidency was established in 1640, Bombay Presidency in 1687 and Bengal Presidency in 1690 by the English EIC who started as traders and ...
