Mahe

One of France's significant holdings on the Malabar coast, Mahe served as a crucial trading post and administrative center, facilitating trade between France and the Malabar region. The French established administrative buildings, warehouses, and made cultural exchanges, reflecting their colonial presence.

Maps of Mahe

From the collection of Service hydrographique de la Marine dedicated to the port of Mahe and the surrounding areas

                                                     Plan of the trading post of Mahé and its surroundings, 1778

                                                                  Département Cartes et plans, BnF