Claudius Ptolemy. Tabula Moderna Indiae. Switzerland, 1513. Artists_Nicolas Robert Earlier English maps more generally

Earlier English maps more generally focused on the Mississippi River valley rather than the river itself

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Tabula Moderna Indiae is a landmark of Renaissance cartography

Claudius Ptolemy. Tabula Moderna Indiae. Switzerland, 1513. Artists_Nicolas Robert Earlier English maps more generallyClaudius Ptolemy Tabula Moderna Indiae Switzerland, 1513 17 3 4 x 23 1 4 inches This early 16th century map of India, included in the 1513 Strasbourg Edition of Ptolemy's Geographia, represents one of the first attempts to reconcile classical geography with the new discoveries of the Age of Exploration. Known as a modern map, it reflects updated European knowledge of the Indian subcontinent and surrounding regions, showcasing the evolving