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This map, titled Seringapatam, was engraved and published on October 2, 1801, by John Luffman as part of Luffman's Select Plans of the Principal Cities, Harbours, Forts etc. in the World. It provides a detailed layout of the city of Seringapatam (now Srirangapatna), which was the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore in South India. The map highlights significant features such as the fort, rivers, key structures, and the surrounding landscape. 

The map is oriented with north at the top and features a detailed depiction of the city's fortifications, including the New Work, Batteries, and various gates. The fort is shown situated on an island formed by the River Cauvery (Kaveri), with the river flowing around the city, providing a natural defense.

Key landmarks within the fort are labeled, such as Tippoo's House (Tipu Sultan's residence), the Amorable Pettah (a marketplace or residential area), and Tippoo's Garden, which indicates the ruler's palace grounds. The map also marks a canal dug by Hyder Ali, Tipu Sultan's father, showing the efforts to enhance the city's infrastructure.

Roads leading to and from Seringapatam are indicated, including routes to Bangalore (Bengaluru) and Caroorpooram (Karur), highlighting the city's strategic connectivity. The map also shows the positions of nearby military and defensive structures, reflecting the city's importance as a fortified stronghold. 

At the end of the 18th century, Seringapatam was a significant center of power under the rule of Tipu Sultan, also known as the Tiger of Mysore. Tipu Sultan was a formidable adversary of the British East India Company, known for his military innovations and efforts to resist British expansion in India. The city became a focal point during the Anglo-Mysore Wars, a series of conflicts between the Kingdom of Mysore and the British East India Company, allied with the Maratha Empire and the Nizam of Hyderabad.

The map specifically references the capture of Seringapatam by British forces under General Harris in 1799 during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War. This decisive battle resulted in the death of Tipu Sultan and marked the end of Mysore's resistance against British rule. The fall of Seringapatam led to significant changes in the region's political landscape, with large parts of the kingdom being annexed by the British and the remainder placed under the control of a British-friendly ruler from the Wadiyar dynasty. 

Rarity

All Luffman maps from this work are very rare on the market.