In what ways were the maps prepared by the British different from the one made by
Ptolemy?
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The british established their power in India ,they began making detailed maps of the interior of the country .They established a department called survey of India to survey the country &prepare maps.Ptolemy map is based on mathematical calculation other people while preparing maps took Ptolemy book as base.
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Ptolemy map was based on mathematical calculations. Other people while preparing maps took Ptolemy book as base. On the other hand, the maps created by the British were based on surveys, rather than just calculations.
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