On the occasion of Madras Day, we look at photographs of Madras presidency from pre-independence era. The presidency was one of the hotbeds of the Indian National Movement and produced numerous leaders. Get nostalgic as you glance through these black and white gems.
Chennai Central Railway Station-1925
A student at University of Madras
Annie Besant formed Home Rule League in 1915
Gandhi visiting Madras presidency in 1933 to talk about Harijan issues
Gandhi at Hindi Prachar Sabha (Source : Gandhi Study Centre)
A Group photo of Justice Party leaders of the Madras Presidency taken in 1920s
The Hindu and the Madras Mahajan Sabha
