An antique map of Tritchinapoly, India. Published 1763, London for "History of the military transactions of the British nation in Indostan" by Robert Orme. Engraved Thomas Kitchin. War in India. between the English and French from the Year 1750 to the Year 1761. Tiruchirapalli (Trichinopoly) is one of the chief cities of Tamil Nadu, a populous commercial centre on the river Kaveri. An ancient, granite rock looms over it, giving it a unique landmark. The city has been a major site for Hindus since the 7th century AD with important temples, some of which were built in different eras at various levels on the Rock. Bottom half of left margin removed by bookbinder.
Approx 37cms by 48cms.
