A rare map of Mughal India, that shows the region bounded by Afghanistan and Bangladesh and extends the South to include a large portion of India including Narasinga, Orixa Decan, etc. It also shows elephants roaming in the Ganges, camels east of Kabul, decorative cartouches and sailing ships.
Cartography is the study and art of making maps. Combining science, aesthetics, and technique, it builds on the premise that reality can be moulded in ways that communicate spatial information effectively.
source: http://www.raremaps.com/gallery
