Hindi Newspapers and Periodicals

These maps trace the rise of Hindi journalism in South Asia between 1826 and 1915. They show Hindi newspapers and periodicals with their date and place of publication. Click on the location markers to view more details on specific newspapers and periodicals and use the (+) and (-) icons to zoom into the desired location.

Hindi Periodicals Location Map: This map shows the rise of Hindi journalism and allows users to identify Hindi newspapers and periodicals by location. Names, year of launch, and other relevant data will appear in the pop-up windows. The map will evolve as we add further data.

Hindi Periodicals Heat Map: This map identifies early centers of the Hindi periodical press and visualizes the amount of journalistic activity in particular locations and regions. The map will evolve as we add further data.

Hindi Periodicals Timeline Map: This map gives a historical timeline of the evolution of Hindi journalism, indicating the year when the first Hindi newspaper or periodical was started in a particular location or region.


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