Tamil Nadu Timeline

Tanguturi Prakasam

4 events, 1928 to 1953; 1 marked as turning points.

  1. 1928

    1. Feb 1928ChennaiProtest

      Simon Commission boycott in Madras

      Protesters in Madras demonstrated against the Simon Commission, and T. Prakasam famously defied police during the protest.

  2. 1946

    1. 1946ChennaiPolitics

      1946 Madras Presidency election

      The Congress won a majority in the 1946 Madras Legislative Assembly election, ending the period of Governor's rule.

    2. 30 Apr 1946 to 23 Mar 1947ChennaiGovernance

      T. Prakasam becomes Premier of Madras

      T. Prakasam was elected Congress legislature leader and formed a ministry, defeating the candidate backed by Rajagopalachari.

  3. 1953

    1. 1 Oct 1953KurnoolGovernance

      Andhra State carved out of Madras State

      The Telugu-speaking northern districts were separated from Madras State to form Andhra State, with Madras city remaining in Madras State.