Earliest Maps of India

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Earliest Maps of India: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Maps of Medieval India, New and Old Terminologies in History and, Changes in Meaning of Hindustan

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Who was the First French cartographer who drew map of India?

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A _____ is a person who studies about maps.

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In the given map cartographer Guillaume de l'Isle shows twenty-first century India.

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Al Idrisi, prepared a detailed Map of Europe in the twelfth century.

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The map of Guillaume de l'Isle is more detailed than a map of Al- Idrisi.

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This map given down is sketched by Al-Idrisi in the twelfth century.

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The given map is sketched by a writer, not a cartographer.

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A map was made in 1154 CE by the Indian geographer Al-Idrisi.

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A cartographer is a person who studies Ancient artifacts.

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The maps made by Al-Idrisi and the French cartographer were quite different.

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Which of the following mapmakers traveled extensively and created maps based on his journeys through India and other parts of Asia?

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Which ancient Indian scholar contributed to the early mapping of India, focusing on astronomy and geography?

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Who is considered one of the earliest mapmakers whose work influenced the representation of India?

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In what way did early maps of India often differ from modern maps?

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What was one of the major influences on the changing representation of India in early maps?

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How did the representation of India change over time?

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Which of the following was a key factor in the geographical knowledge of ancient India?

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What role did the Vedas play in the geographical understanding of ancient India?

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How did early Indian civilizations understand geography?

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How did explorers contribute to the creation of early maps of India?