Multiple choice general knowledge history

Various previous names of Chennai

  1. Chennapattinam

  2. Madraspattinam

  3. Madras

  4. None
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Explanation

Chennai has had several historical names including Chennapattinam (named after Chennappa Nayaka), Madraspattinam (referring to the fishing village), and Madras (the British anglicized version). All three names refer to the same city at different periods in its history.

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