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In what year was Map 1 created?
In what year was Map 1 created?
Who is the creator of Map 1?
Who is the creator of Map 1?
What language is used for place-names in Map 1?
What language is used for place-names in Map 1?
What is unusual about the orientation of India in Map 1?
What is unusual about the orientation of India in Map 1?
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Who created Map 2?
Who created Map 2?
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Study Notes
Map Comparison
- Map 1 was created in 1154 CE by Arab geographer Al-Idrisi, featuring the Indian subcontinent as part of a larger world map.
- Map 1 has an unusual orientation, with south India located where north India would be expected, and Sri Lanka at the top of the map.
- Place-names on Map 1 are marked in Arabic.
Differences in Map 2
- Map 2 was created in the 1720s by a French cartographer.
- Map 2 differs significantly from Map 1, despite depicting the same area.
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Description
Compare and contrast two historical maps of the Indian subcontinent made by Al-Idrisi and a French cartographer, highlighting their differences. Explore the representation of geographical features, place-names and orientation in these old maps.
