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What is the old name of Tamil Nadu?
Madras State
In 1969, Madras State was renamed Tamil Nadu, meaning “Tamil country”.
How many states are there in Tamil Nadu?
List of districts of Tamil Nadu
| Districts of Tamil Nadu | |
|---|---|
| Location | Tamil Nadu |
| Number | 38 districts |
| Populations | Perambalur – 565,223 (lowest); Chennai – 7,139,630 (highest) |
| Areas | Chennai – 426 km2 (164 sq mi) (smallest); Dindigul – 6,266.64 km2 (2,419.56 sq mi) (largest) |
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Who named Tamil Nadu?
As a result of the 1956 States Reorganisation Act, the state’s boundaries were re-organized following linguistic lines. The state was finally renamed Tamil Nadu on 14 January 1969 by C.N. Annadurai, Chief Minister.
Who is the first Tamil king?
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 the father of Tamil Nadu?
| Periyar | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 September 1879 Erode, Madras Presidency, British India (present-day Tamil Nadu, India) |
| Died | 24 December 1973 (aged 94) Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Resting place | Periyar Ninaividam |
Which is the capital of Tamil Nadu?
Chennai
Tamil Nadu/Capitals
Tamil Nadu is a state in southern India. It covers more than 50,200 square miles (130,000 square km). Tamil people constitute the majority of the state’s population, and Tamil is the state’s official language. Tamil Nadu’s capital is Chennai, which is an industrial centre, but the state is essentially agricultural.
How many states share border with Karnataka?
Karnataka is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Goa to the northwest, Maharashtra to the north, Telangana to the northeast, Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the southeast, and Kerala to the south….
| Karnataka | |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1 November 1956 (as Mysore State) |
| Capital | Bangalore |
| Largest City | Bangalore |
| Districts | 31 |
There is a total of 17 Indian States that are located on the international border.
Who is Tamilnadu first CM?
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 |
| – | Vacant (President’s rule) | 1 year, 149 days |
Who found Tamil?
Lord Shiva
According to Hindu legend, Tamil or in personification form Tamil Thāi (Mother Tamil) was created by Lord Shiva.