This 18th century map was prepared for the Peshwa Madhavrao, the Maratha ruler of the Deccan and a rival of the British in erstwhile Bombay.
The map is particularly interesting for its unique perspective. It was not meant to be an accurate survey of the region but rather a diagrammatic representation with symbols highlighting important information. This depiction of Mumbai (Bombay) and its harbour was probably made as part of a Maratha strategy to take control of the island.
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