Maps explained: history, borders, data and design

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History maps (page 2)

Empires, wars, borders and old maps that show how the world was divided and understood in the past.

404 maps in this collection

All history maps

Map: Singapore Old MRT Map

History

Singapore Old MRT Map

A route diagram of Singapore's early MRT network and how the system grew from 1987 into today's multi-line network.

Map: Hindoostan Map, 1831

Cartography

Hindoostan Map, 1831

Anthony Finley's 1831 map of Hindoostan, showing India under East India Company rule and its princely states.

Map: Old Map of China

History

Old Map of China

A Republican-era map of China at 1:24,000,000, and what its province names reveal about its date.

Map: Europe Map Napoleon 1811

History

Europe Map Napoleon 1811

The Europe Map Napoleon 1811 illustrates the state of Europe during the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte’s reign.

History

Indian Mysore Kingdom 1784 Map

The Indian Mysore Kingdom, also known as the Kingdom of Mysore, was a powerful sovereign state in southern India during the 18th century.

Map: Mughalempire Map

History

Mughalempire Map

The Mughal Empire, also known as the Timurid Empire, was founded in 1526 by Babur, a Central Asian conqueror who descended from the Timurid dynasty.

Map: Mongol Empire Map 1259

History

Mongol Empire Map 1259

The Mongol Empire, founded by Genghis Khan in 1206, experienced remarkable growth and expansion throughout its existence.

History

Mongol Empire Flag Map

The Mongol Empire, under the leadership of Genghis Khan, emerged in the early 13th century.

Map: Mongol Empire Map

History

Mongol Empire Map

The Mongol Empire, founded by Genghis Khan in 1206, was one of the most formidable forces in world history.

Map: Mapofabsolutemonarchy

History

Mapofabsolutemonarchy

Absolute monarchy, also known as a crowned republic or autocracy, is a system of governance where a single ruler, usually a king or a queen.

Map: Map of Mesopotamia 1770 Bce

History

Map of Mesopotamia 1770 Bce

Mesopotamia, meaning “land between rivers” in Greek, refers to the area located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in present-day Iraq.

Map: Flag of Map Mauryan Empire

History

Flag of Map Mauryan Empire

The Mauryan Empire, ruled by the Mauryan dynasty, was one of the largest and most powerful empires in ancient India.

Map: Maratha Empire Flag Map

History

Maratha Empire Flag Map

The Maratha Empire, also known as the Maratha Confederacy, was established by Chhatrapati Shivaji Bhosale in 1674.

Map: Mapa Pkp 1939

History

Mapa Pkp 1939

The Mapa Pkp 1939 holds significant historical relevance and offers a snapshot of the world in a crucial era.