Maps

The Shahi kingdoms encompassed extensive temporal and geographic parameters, extending from Afghanistan to the borders of the Tibetan empire over a period of 300 years. We aim to define with greater precision the geographic boundaries of the kingdoms at different times over this long period. At present, we hope to define the boundaries of the Shahi kingdoms in the late 7th century; first half of the 8th century; and the mid-10th century.

One of the goals of this project is to produce digital/analogue maps of the Shahi kingdoms at different points in time. The map designed by the CHIS in 2010 (as part of the FWF NFN #S98) will be augmented with additional features that our research has identified as significant for the political, economic, and cultural history of the Shahi kingdoms, including roads, routes, and cultural features such as archaeological sites, monuments, towns, and settlements, each with precise GPS coordinates and chronologies. Due to the complex nature of cartography and ongoing research, the final map will only be available at the end of the project.