The Hindu Lounge presents Madras Moments, set of specially curated images to relive our City’s glorious past from the archives of The Hindu, the newspaper that has called this city home since 1878.
History fact: Madras Sepoy of the early 19th century
The Sepoy then wore a scarlet coat and drawers fringed with blue. He wore sandals or travelled bare feet. In his pouch slung on the shoulder he carried rice and condiments. At times even his spacious cap could be used to carry supplies.
With this lingering memory intertwined with Gandhi’s ‘Swadeshi’, this journal will not only connect you to Madras but also the pre-independent era. Carry this
