
Chennai in earlier days known as Tondaimandalam and had its military office at Puzhal, which was considered as a small village. In 1639 The English merchants took a fishing hamlet called Chennaipatnam this was the strong reason for their settlement in Chennai.
In 16th century Portuguese entered Chennai and established a fort called Sao Tome or San Thome. In 1639 the land was given by Raja of Chandragiri and they built a fishing farm for their settlement in 1644 and later it became as George Town.
Later, the city saw a rapid growth and it became the central administrative center for the British in the part of south India. In 19th century there was an established in railways which helped in the trading business with various cities like Bombay and Calcutta. The Indian city to be conquered by Central Powers during the world war is Madras.
Chennai is also known as “Gateway to South India” because it is situated on the south–eastern region of India in the north–eastern part of Tamil Nadu.
Chennai has a very hot and humid weather, and tropically wet and dry climate.
Chennai has rich culture with many well-known temples and a place for music and art. Bharata Natyam, a classical dance evolved from Tamil Nadu. Deepavali, Eid and Christmas are the festivals celebrated in Chennai.