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Indian Maps and Plans: From Earliest Times to the Advent of European Surveys: From Earliest Times to the Advent of European Surveys

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Discover the fascinating history of Indian cartography with “Indian Maps and Plans” by Susan Gole. Explore indigenous mapping techniques from ancient times to the arrival of European surveys. This book (ISBN: 9788185054582) delves into the rich tradition of mapmaking in India, offering valuable insights into the country’s geographical understanding. A must-read for history buffs, cartography enthusiasts, and anyone interested in India’s cultural heritage.

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9788185054582
  • Publisher: South Asia Books
  • Binding: HARDCOVER
  • Height: 292 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 1043 gr
  • ISBN-10: 8185054584
  • Publisher Date: 01 Sep 1989
  • Depth: 25
  • Language: English
  • Width: 229 mm

16 reviews for Indian Maps and Plans: From Earliest Times to the Advent of European Surveys: From Earliest Times to the Advent of European Surveys

  1. Sankey Jain

    I learned so much about India’s cultural heritage. It was a great read!

  2. Khanak Bajpai

    I learned a lot about the history of Indian mapping! A bit academic at times, but overall a good book.

  3. Manasvi Saboo

    Fascinating subject matter, though the writing style was a little dry. Still, a worthwhile exploration of Indian maps.

  4. Zinnia Sanfui

    A bit too dense, but it had some good information.

  5. Shikal

    Excellent resource for understanding India’s geographical understanding. Highly recommend!

  6. Abhishek Jaiswal

    A decent read, shedding light on early Indian cartography. Some sections were a bit dense, but overall informative.

  7. Prapti Roy

    Interesting premise but I felt it lacked compelling visuals. I wish there were more maps included.

  8. Srijan Agrawal Manglik

    I enjoyed learning about the early methods, but the later chapters were less engaging for me.

  9. Satyam Kumar

    Found it informative, providing details on the advent of european surveys.

  10. Sagar Langyan

    Gole provides great detail on indigenous mapping techniques. I found the pre-colonial history particularly interesting.

  11. Harsh Hemnani

    A must-read for anyone interested in Indian history or cartography. Gole’s research is thorough and insightful.

  12. Avdhut Arjun Rane

    The book is comprehensive, covering a vast period. However, it felt too academic for casual reading.

  13. Anshul Singla

    Perfect read for any history buffs and cartography enthusiast!

  14. Mihir Lanjewar

    It lacks the narrative flair to bring it to life, and it feels a bit dull.

  15. Om Bikash Sahu

    Disappointed by the lack of color maps and illustrations to accompany the text,

  16. Samanwita Das

    A valuable contribution to the field of cartography. Gole’s expertise is evident throughout the book.

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