Antique Map Cartographic of Mughal Dominion, 1705

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This original antique map titled “'T Ryk van den Grooten Mogol” by Nicolas Sanson from 1705 is an interesting historical … Read more This original antique map titled “'T Ryk van den Grooten Mogol” by Nicolas Sanson from 1705 is an interesting historical artifact. It depicts the extent of the Mughal Empire in Northern India and adjacent regions during the early 18th century. This period corresponds to the later years of the Mughal Empire's peak and hints towards its subsequent decline. The map shows the political divisions, topography, cities, and major towns of the time. The presence of the mythical Lac de Chiamay, a lake that was once thought to be the source of important Southeast Asian rivers, is particularly notable for illustrating the geographical misconceptions of that era. Sanson's maps were widely copied and reissued with various modifications by different publishers, indicating their popularity and the importance of his work in the cartographic community. These maps would have been used for navigation, trade, and also to assert political claims over territories. In more detail: Title: “'T Ryk van den Grooten Mogol” Subject: Northern India Creator: Sanson, Nicolas Date: 1705 (published) Color: Hand Color Size: 9.7 x 7.6 inches (24.6 x 19.3 cm) See less