Chennai – Interesting Historical Facts From The 19th Century To The PresentFrom a historical standpoint, Chennai (formerly Madras) has witnessed significant economic and population growth from the nineteenth century to the present. If you discuss the city's history with any of the front desk staff members of your hotel in Chennai, you will find that most of them are quite knowledgeable and can recommend historical sites and other venues to visit while staying in the city.During the late 1800's, the arrival of the railway connected this thriving...