“The British Government consciously developed the city of Madras to reflect their racial superiority.” Justify the statement by giving suitable arguments.
The development of the city of Madras shows the racial superiority of the British. It also shows the subordinate position of the Indian people and traders. Fort St. George became the nucleus of the White Town where most of the Europeans lived. It looked unique and distinctive because of the walls and the bastions. A stay in the fort was allowed on the basis of colour and religion. The Europeans like the English, the Dutch and the Portuguese were allowed to stay in this fort. The workers of the Company were not allowed to marry with the Indians.The administrative and judicial system was in favour of the white. Though small in numbers, the Europeans were still the rulers. The development of Madras was made to fulfil the needs and provide essential comforts to the white people living there. The Black Town developed outside the Fort. It was laid out in straight lines, which is a main feature of the colonial cities.
