Madras Presidency
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Historical
Summary
The Madras Presidency originated from the East India Company's Agency of Fort St. George, established in 1640. It encompassed much of South India, with Madras (Chennai) as its capital and Ooty as its summer retreat. The presidency underwent several administrative changes, evolving from an agency to a full presidency under figures like Elihu Yale.