<P> In 1996 , the Government of Tamil Nadu officially changed the name from Madras to Chennai . At that time many Indian cities underwent a change of name . However , the name Madras continues in occasional use for the city , as well as for places named after the city such as University of Madras , IIT Madras , Madras Institute of Technology , Madras Medical College , Madras Veterinary College , Madras Christian College . </P>
<P> In 1996 , the Government of Tamil Nadu officially changed the name from Madras to Chennai . At that time many Indian cities underwent a change of name . However , the name Madras continues in occasional use for the city , as well as for places named after the city such as University of Madras , IIT Madras , Madras Institute of Technology , Madras Medical College , Madras Veterinary College , Madras Christian College . </P>
when change the name of madras to chennai
when change the name of madras to chennai
1996
1996