State any two characteristic features of the 'new Black Town' developed during the colonial period in Madras.

State any two characteristic features of the 'new Black Town' develope

1.	State any two characteristic features of the 'new Black Town' developed during the colonial period in Madras.
Answer» Solution :(i) The NEW Black TOWN resembled traditional Indian towns, with living quarters built around its own temple and bazaar. On the narrow lanes that criss-crossed the township. There were distinct CASTE- specific neighbourhoods. (ii) Chintadripet was an area MEANT for weavers. Washermanpet was a colony of dyers and bleachers of cloth. Royapuram was a SETTLEMENT for Christian boatmen who worked for the Company