Before the arrival of the English
The discovery of dolmens from this portion of the subcontinent shows inhabitation as early as the Stone Age. The first prominent … మరిన్ని చూడండి

In 1822, the Madras Presidency underwent its first census, which returned a population of 13,476,923. A second census … మరిన్ని చూడండి

The English East India Company was first permitted to set up its own garrison in 1665 to guard its settlements. Notable amongst … మరిన్ని చూడండి

Almost 71% of the population of Madras Presidency was engaged in agriculture with the agricultural year usually commencing … మరిన్ని చూడండి

At its greatest extent, the Madras Presidency included much of southern India మరిన్ని చూడండి

The Pitt's India Act of 1784 created an executive council with legislative powers to assist the Governor. The council initially consisted … మరిన్ని చూడండి

Revenue from land rental as well as an income tax based on the tenant's net profits from their land was the presidency's main … మరిన్ని చూడండి