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About The Book: Published in 1788, "Memoir of a Map of Hindustan or the Mogul Empire" by James Rennell is a meticulous historical and geographical account of India during the Mughal era. The book comprises two parts: In which detailing India's geography and political divisions during Mughal rule, providing context for the map, and a comprehensive analysis of the map itself. This invaluable resource illuminates India's history, culture, and geopolitical landscape, offering insights from an 18th-century British colonial perspective. About The Author: Major James Rennell (1742–1830) was an English geographer and oceanography pioneer, known as the Father of Oceanography. He excelled in marine surveying, later working for the East India Company. In India, he conducted vital surveys, enduring challenges and a near-fatal attack. Appointed surveyor-general in 1767, Rennell mapped Bengal's Ganges River, earning accolades. The rest of his life focused on geographical research in London, where he played a key role in founding the Royal Geographical Society in 1830. The Title 'Memoir of a Map of Hindoostan: Or the Mogul Empire: With an Introduction, Illustrative of the Geography and Present Division of that Country: And a Map of the Countries Situated between the Head of the Indus and the Caspian Sea written/authored/edited by James Rennell', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121264631 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 592 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-