1760 Bowen Antique Map, Plan Fort & Town of Vijaydurg, Maharashtra State, India Atlas Austin became an empresario

Austin became an empresario

Plate size: - 38in x 19 1/2in (970mm x 495mm)

Samuel Wallis was able to establish cordial relations with the female chieftain “Oberea “ (Purea) and remained on the island until 27 July 1767

resulting in his staying for further two years

1760 Bowen Antique Map, Plan Fort & Town of Vijaydurg, Maharashtra State, India Atlas Austin became an empresarioTitle : A plan of the town and fortress of Gariah belonging to Angriah the admiral to the Sahou Rajah Size: 18 1 4in x 12in (465mm x 305mm) Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Date : 1760 Ref #: 40986 2 Description: This original copper plate engraved antique map, a plan of the fort and town of Gheriah, Girye or Gheriya, today called Vijaydurg in Maharashtra state in NW India (485 kms from Mumbai) was published by Emmanual Bowen in 1760. The map contains