Elphinstone Bridge, Chennai

Elphinstone Bridge is a bridge across the Adyar River in Chennai, India. Constructed in 1840 and named after the then Governor-General of India,[1] the bridge is currently not in use and has been substituted with the newly built Thiru Vi. Ka. Bridge nearby.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Muthiah, S. (2004). Madras Rediscovered. East West Books (Madras) Pvt Ltd. p. 221. ISBN 81-88661-24-4.
  2. ↑ Hancock, Mary Elizabeth (1998). The politics of heritage from Madras to Chennai. Indian University Press. p. 95. ISBN 0253352231, ISBN 9780253352231.

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