why did british pay a lot of attention to mapping and surveying
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British conducted surveys to know the country better. For better administration to consolidate their control and establish their power and authority .Surveys were conducted to know country's topography , it's local history also to know the social demographics i.e. people's caste, religion , language .
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The British were very keen on mapping because they felt that good maps were necessary to understand the landscape and know the topography.
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