This blog explores the cartographic traditions of India - in the context of South Asia, and will cover some examples of interesting maps that helped shape our understanding of the geographic, political, and demographic divides.
Devayani- I appreciate this round-the-world journey through maps. What stood out for me was the link between Everest and the Trigonometric survey. Brilliantly written.
Devayani- I appreciate this round-the-world journey through maps. What stood out for me was the link between Everest and the Trigonometric survey. Brilliantly written.
Thank you so much, Thalia. I can only imagine how countries being mapped changed global perspectives about them.
The story of the Great Trigonometric Survey was fascinating enough, especially as a geopolitical exercise, that I did another article on it: https://open.substack.com/pub/geosophy/p/the-great-game
Wow. ..awesome history and information
Thanks Deepti!