The correct answer is 1639.
Key Points
The town of Madrasapatnam, which later evolved into modern-day Chennai, was purchased by the East India Company (EIC) in the year 1639.
The purchase was facilitated by Francis Day, who was an agent of the East India Company, and the land was acquired from the local Nayak rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire.
The land was acquired to establish a trading post and fortification, which eventually became known as Fort St. George.
Fort St. George, established in 1644, became the first major English settlement in India and played a pivotal role in the expansion of British influence in the region.
Chennai, originally Madrasapatnam, grew around Fort St. George and became a significant administrative and commercial hub for the British in southern India.
Important Questions from Modern History
Which military officer led the British forces in the Battle of Chinhat fought in 1857?
- In which year did Bakshi Jagabandhu lead the Paika Rebellion to protest against the British land revenue policy?
- Who among the following founded the Vedanta College in Calcutta to promote both Indian and Western learning?
- Who among the following was/were NOT part of the Santhal Rebellion?
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Indian National Congress (INC)?
a) The INC was founded in 1885 by Allan Octavian Hume.
b) The first session of the INC was held in Pune under the presidency of WC Bonnerjee.
