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<p></p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{moresources|date=July 2018}}<br /> {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2018}}<br /> {{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}}<br /> The &#039;&#039;&#039;Gopal Krishna Gokhale Hall&#039;&#039;&#039; is a public hall situated in [[Armenian Street, Chennai|Armenian Street]], [[Georgetown, Chennai|Georgetown]], [[Chennai]]. It was constructed by [[Annie Besant]] in 1915 as the headquarters of the [[Young Men&#039;s Indian Association]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> The Gokhale Hall was founded as the Young Men&#039;s Indian Association Hall by [[theosophist]] and Indian independence activist [[Annie Besant]], the Theosophist, social reformer and Indian nationalist. in 1915. Annie Besant announced the formation of the [[Home Rule League]] in 1916 at the hall. It was later renamed as Gopal Krishna Gokhale Hall after Indian leader [[Gopal Krishna Gokhale]], founder of the Servants of India Society, patriot, social reformer and a pioneer in education.<br /> <br /> In later days, Gokhale Hall served as a venue for music concerts. The [[Tamil Isai Sangam]] functioned from Gokhale Hall from 1944 to 1953.<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> * {{cite book | title=Madras Rediscovered| last=Muthiah| first=S.| year=2004| authorlink=S. Muthiah| publisher=East West Books (Madras) Pvt Ltd| isbn=81-88661-24-4|pages=270–271|ref=Muthiah}}<br /> <br /> {{coord|13.091564|80.287861|display=title}}<br /> {{Chennai Topics}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Buildings and structures in Chennai]]<br /> [[Category:City and town halls in India]]</div>

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