Bilder Emanuel Bowen (c. 1693–1767) – Map of Southern India on the West Side of the Ganges – Engraving (c. 1744)

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This topographical map is a detailed depiction of Southern India (the Deccan and Peninsular India), concentrating on the region west of the Ganges River. The map is titled A Map of India on the West Side of the Ganges, Comprehending the Coasts of Malabar, Coromandel, and the Island Ceylon. The map meticulously outlines various regional kingdoms and historical territories, including the Kingdom of Golconda, Malabar, Coromandel, and Ceylon (Sri Lanka). The highly detailed content and focus on local political divisions and major ports reflect European trade and colonial interest in the mid-18th century.

Emanuel Bowen was a leading British engraver, cartographer, and print seller of the 18th century. He achieved the unique distinction of serving as Royal Mapmaker to both King George II of England and King Louis XV of France. Bowen is highly regarded for producing some of the most detailed and attractive maps of his era, often incorporating extensive text and elaborate cartouches within his atlases, such as his A Complete System of Geography.

Artist or Maker: Emanuel Bowen

Dimensions: Approximately 33 cm x 23 cm

Medium: Engraving

Date: c. 1744

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