Rennell 1781 Map 

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Memoir of a map of Hindoostan or the Mogul Empire (Flipbook)

James Rennell (1742-1830) was a British geographer, surveyor, and cartographer. He is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of cartography and is known for his contributions to the science of geography, especially in the fields of oceanography, hydrography, and topography.

Rennell served in the British East India Company's navy for several years and was instrumental in the surveying of the coast of Bengal, which led to the publication of his landmark work "Memoir of a Map of Hindoostan" in 1783. He was appointed surveyor-general of Bengal in 1767, a position he held for over 20 years, during which time he conducted extensive surveys of the region and produced numerous maps and charts.

Rennell's maps and atlases were highly regarded for their accuracy and detail, and his work had a significant impact on the development of cartography and geography in the 18th and 19th centuries. He was elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1781 and received numerous other honors and awards throughout his lifetime.