India orientalis

infoHondius, Hendrik; c.1600-1699

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This 17th century map features a number of mythical lakes once thought to exist in southern China. One of these lakes (‘Chiamai Lac’) feeds three rivers—labelled ‘Menan’, ‘Manthabam’ and ‘Cosmin’—which flow south through mainland Southeast Asia.

Details
Date
c.1600-1699
Map Maker
Hondius, Hendrik
Publication Location
Amsterdam
Attributes

Longitude and Latitude

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Insets

Cartouche

Features

River

Regional Border

Mountain/Volcano

Reef

Shoal

Library Catalogue

Main Title
India orientalis [map]
Barcode
B18149024G
Personal Author
Hondius, Hendrik, 1597-1651
Extent
1 scans.
Description
This is a map of the subcontinent of India and South Asia, drawn in the 17th century. It includes Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives in the Indian Ocean.
Imprint
[Amsterdam : s.n., 16--?].
Date Published
1600-1699
BRN
12505859

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