James Rennel Flashcards
1
Q
What was the map prepared by James Rennel’s name?
A
Hindoostan.
2
Q
What was the front piece of the map”Hindoostan”?
A
A Brahmin offering shastras to the Britannia (Queen)
3
Q
What was the year of the map of Hindoostan?
A
1782
4
Q
What does the front piece picture depict?
A
Indians willingly gave over ancient texts to Britannia to ask her to become the protector of the Indian culture.
5
Q
Who was James Rennel?
A
He was a supporter of the British conquest to rule India.
6
Q
Who asked James Rennel to prepare maps of India?
A
Robert Clive.
7
Q
Why did they prepare maps?
A
As they were seen as essential for the process of domination.
8
Q
Why did they think of ruling India?
A
As they thought Indians were uncivilized.
