FADEN, William (1750-1836, publisher), Louis Stanislas D'Arcy DE LA ROCHETTE (1731-1802, mapmaker), and William PALMER (1766-1808, engraver)

Hind, Hindoostan, or India

London: William Faden Geographer to the King, as the Act directs, Jany. 1st. 1788 [1800]. Engraved map with hand colouring. Sheet size: 31 3/8 x 23 inches.

The preferred third edition of a highly detailed map, illustrating the Indian subcontinent and the political landscape of late-18th century India.

This spectacular large-scale map depicts the Indian subcontinent in remarkable detail as it was understood in the late 18th century. Based on the groundbreaking surveys conducted by James Rennell-whose work in the Bengal Atlas (1779) and the first detailed map of India (1783) laid the foundation for British cartography in the region. Spanning from the western boundaries to the eastern reaches and from the northern highlands to the southernmost tip, the map includes both natural and colour-coded political features. British-administered regions are marked in red; the territories of the Nizam of Hyderabad, an influential regional power, are shown in orange; and the lands governed by Tipu Sultan of Mysore, known for his determined resistance, are highlighted in purple. While European contact with the Indian subcontinent dates back centuries, the British presence began with the establishment of the East India Company in 1600. Initially focused on trade in the Indian Ocean, the Company shifted its attention to the Indian subcontinent by the mid-seventeenth century. Over the next two centuries, the British established a growing presence in India, forming alliances with local rulers, engaging in trade, and conducting military operations. Notably, this preferred third edition of the map has been updated to reflect the recent Siege of Seringapatam (5 April - 4 May 1799), a pivotal event in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War. The siege was a major confrontation between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Mysore. After intense fighting, the British forces, led by General Arthur Wellesley, succeeded in capturing the fortress of Seringapatam and defeating Tipu Sultan. The fall of Seringapatam marked the end of Tipu Sultans rule and led to the reorganization and division of Mysore, significantly altering the political landscape of southern India.

Rumsey 2104.044.

Item #40025

Price: $1,500.00