Origin and Foundation of Madras

Preface Introduction I. Pre-1639 Madras Villages II. European Arrival on the Sozhamandalam Coast III. English Settlement at Medraspatam IV. Damarla's Grant and Subsequent Events V. Foundation of Madras VI. Rajah Sri Ranga's Grant VII. Unfounded Claims and Counterclaims VIII. Religious Claims IX. Chinapatam, Chennapatam, Madraspatam Further Observations and Conclusions Appendix I: Some Madras Foundation Documents Appendix II: Fort St.George in 1747 Bibliography Index Maps