Why Tamil Nadu is famous?

In addition to the long history of the Tamil people, Tamil Nadu is famous for its temples, festivals, and celebration of the arts. The Hindu temples and monuments at Mamallapuram have become famous tourist attractions.

What is the old name of Tamil Nadu?

State Madras Presidency
State. Madras Presidency was renamed Madras (State) after independence in 1947. Madras (State) was renamed Tamil Nadu in 1969.

What is Tamil Nadu also known as?

In 1969, Madras State was renamed Tamil Nadu, meaning “Tamil country”.

Who is the capital of Tamil Nadu?

Chennai
Chennai, formerly Madras, city, capital of Tamil Nadu state, southern India, located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. Known as the “Gateway to South India,” Chennai is a major administrative and cultural centre. Pop. (2011) city, 4,646,732; urban agglom., 8,696,010.

Which is oldest city in Tamil Nadu?

Madurai
Madurai, formerly (until 1949) Madura, city, south-central Tamil Nadu state, southern India. It is located on the Vaigai River, about 30 miles (48 km) southeast of Dindigul. Madurai is the third most populous, and probably the oldest, city in the state.

Who is the first king of Tamil Nadu?

During the 1st to the 4th century, the early Cholas ruled the lands of Tamil Nadu. The first and the most important king of this dynasty was Karikalan.

Who is first CM in Tamil Nadu?

List of chief ministers

Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu
No. Name (Birth–Death) Term of office
1 C. N. Annadurai (1909–1969) 20 days
Acting V. R. Nedunchezhiyan (1920–2000) 7 days
2 M. Karunanidhi (1924–2018) 6 years, 355 days

Does Tamil Nadu have a flag?

At present there is no official flag for the state of Tamil Nadu in India. A flag was proposed for the state in 1970 but was not formally adopted at that time.

Who is king of Madurai?

Madurai Nayak dynasty

Kings and Queen Regents of Madurai Nayak Dynasty
Tirumala Nayak 1623–1659
Muthu Alakadri Nayak 1659–1662
Chokkanatha Nayak 1662–1682
Rangakrishna Muthu Virappa Nayak 1682–1689

Who is famous in Tamil Nadu?

APJ Abdul Kalam, Indra Nooyi are a few of these esteemed personages that India takes pride in. We bring you thirteen modern day heroes from Tamil Nadu who have made the state and the entire nation proud.