Maps of India: From Ancient to Modern Times

The Yajur Veda contains a hymn called the (\text{Purusha Sukta}), which describes the creation of the universe and includes a map of India.

Ptolemy was a Greek cartographer who lived in the 2nd century CE. He created a detailed map of India based on the accounts of travelers and merchants.

Akbar commissioned the creation of the Ain-i-Akbari, which was completed in 1590. The Ain-i-Akbari included detailed maps of the Mughal Empire, as well as information on its geography, history, and culture.

George Everest was a British surveyor who conducted the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India from 1806 to 1843. The survey resulted in the creation of the first accurate maps of the entire country.

The Survey of India is the national mapping agency of India. It is responsible for creating and maintaining the official maps of the country.

IRS-1A was the first Indian satellite that was used to create remote sensing maps of the country. It was launched in 1988.

Kerala was the first Indian state to create a digital map of its entire territory. The map was completed in 1995.

Bhuvan is an online platform that provides access to a wide range of maps and geospatial data related to India. It is maintained by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).

Mumbai was the first Indian city to implement a citywide geographic information system (GIS). The GIS was developed in the early 1990s.

The National Geospatial Policy 2022 is the national geospatial policy of India. It was approved by the Union Cabinet in February 2022.