Question

Write a short note on Madras Presidency.

Answer 1

1. Madras Presidency was formed in 1801.
2. It was an important province of British India.
3. It was also known as Madras Province and officially known as the Presidency of Fort St. George.
4. It included areas of southern India, such as the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, parts of Odisha, and the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.