Description:
CHENNAI CHENNAI is the largest city in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is the administrative headquarters of the Chennai metropolitan area, which is the second most populous metropolitan area in India with a population of over 11 million. Chennai was ranked as the world's ninth most important financial center in the world by the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) in 2013. The city is known for its port, film industry, and medical schools. Chennai is also known for its food, including the Chennai Thandai (a type of delicacy made from tamarind and spices). The city was founded by the Portuguese in 1505 and was named after the Portuguese city of Coimbra. The city has been ruled by various dynasties throughout its history. The British ruled the city from 1799 to 1809 and again from 1815 to 1857. The French ruled the city from 1799 to 1815, and the Carnatic state from 1801 to 1815. The city was part of the Madras Presidency between 1799 and 1857. The city became the capital of the Madras Presidency in 1857, and the state of Tamil Nadu in 1972. The city is home to the Chennai Stock Exchange and the Madras High Court. The city is also home to several educational institutions, including the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras), the Chennai Medical College, the Anna University, and the Sri Ramachandra University.
