Tamil Nadu Timeline

George Town, Chennai

2 events, 1836 to 1837.

  1. 1836

    1. 29 Sep 1836Economy

      Madras Chamber of Commerce founded

      The Madras Chamber of Commerce was set up at the Binny & Co. office by merchants from the Parry, Binny and Arbuthnot firms.

  2. 1837

    1. 1837Education

      General Assembly's School, origin of Madras Christian College

      Scottish missionary John Anderson opened the General Assembly's School in Madras, which grew into Madras Christian College.