8 Interesting Facts About The City Of Temples, Chennai

1. Oldest Metro City

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2. 1st Vast WiFi Network

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3. Oldest Prison

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4. Oldest Cricket Stadium

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5. Attacked In World War

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6. 1st British Settlement

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7. Oldest Municipal

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8. 1st Music Degree

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