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Madras Day - 22 August

August 23 , 2022 826 days 1256 0
  • It is believed that on this day, Madras city was founded in 1639.
  • On this day, the foundation for the modern city was laid by the East India Company by buying land for building Fort St George from local rulers.
  • Andrew Cogan and Francis Day from the East India company bought the land from Damarla Venkatadri Nayaka, the viceroy of the Vijayanagar Empire.
  • This year marks the 383rd anniversary of the foundation of the city.
  • The Madras Day celebrations began in the year 2004.

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