Madras Record Office

The Madras Record Office, now known as Tamil Nadu Archives, is a historic document repository in Chennai, India, recognized as one of the oldest and largest in Southern India. Established in 1672, it holds invaluable records from the British era and the Dutch East India Company, making it a vital resource for researchers studying Tamil Nadu's history. The archives are housed in an Indo-Saracenic building, completed in 1909, designed for the preservation of documents. Visitors can explore the rich history of record-keeping in the region and the evolution of this significant institution.