Who lived in the “Black Towns” in cities such as Madras?

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Who lived in the &#x201C;Black Towns&#x201D; in cities such as Madras?

Philoid · Accepted Answer

In eighteen century trade and commerce underwent major changes. Merchants and artisans moved to live in towns of cities such as Madras. These towns were established by Europeans for locals to whom they regarded as “black”. So these towns were known as “black towns” and merchants and artisans were lived in these towns for trade.