The Largest States in the World in 1300
On the world border map for 1300, the largest state was Great Khanate, with about 10.55 million km² — some 7% of the world's land. It was followed by Khanate of the Golden Horde and Ilkhanate.
The 20 largest states in 1300
| Rank | State | Area | Share of world land | Rank in 1200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Khanate | 10.55 million km² | 7.1% | new |
| 2 | Khanate of the Golden Horde | 5.25 million km² | 3.5% | new |
| 3 | Ilkhanate | 3.77 million km² | 2.5% | new |
| 4 | Chagatai Khanate | 3.31 million km² | 2.2% | new |
| 5 | Sultanate of Delhi | 1.96 million km² | 1.3% | 12 |
| 6 | Tibet | 1.79 million km² | 1.2% | 7 |
| 7 | Mali | 1.75 million km² | 1.2% | – |
| 8 | Ryazan | 1.31 million km² | 0.9% | new |
| 9 | Mamluk Sultanate | 1.24 million km² | 0.8% | new |
| 10 | minor Hindu kingdoms | 980,000 km² | 0.7% | new |
| 11 | Holy Roman Empire | 920,000 km² | 0.6% | 20 |
| 12 | Novgorod | 910,000 km² | 0.6% | new |
| 13 | Pagan | 730,000 km² | 0.5% | new |
| 14 | Hafsid Caliphate | 680,000 km² | 0.5% | new |
| 15 | Srivijaya Empire | 640,000 km² | 0.4% | 19 |
| 16 | Norway | 490,000 km² | 0.3% | – |
| 17 | Sukhothai | 480,000 km² | 0.3% | new |
| 18 | Madagascar | 430,000 km² | 0.3% | – |
| 19 | Byzantine Empire | 430,000 km² | 0.3% | 13 |
| 20 | Andean states and chiefdoms | 430,000 km² | 0.3% | new |
Areas are measured from the border polygons of the map and are approximate; claimed areas, tributaries and unorganised land are not included.
Largest states by region
Europe
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khanate of the Golden Horde | 5.25 million km² |
| 2 | Ilkhanate | 3.77 million km² |
| 3 | Ryazan | 1.31 million km² |
| 4 | Holy Roman Empire | 920,000 km² |
| 5 | Novgorod | 910,000 km² |
Asia
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Khanate | 10.55 million km² |
| 2 | Chagatai Khanate | 3.31 million km² |
| 3 | Sultanate of Delhi | 1.96 million km² |
| 4 | Tibet | 1.79 million km² |
| 5 | minor Hindu kingdoms | 980,000 km² |
Africa
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mali | 1.75 million km² |
| 2 | Mamluk Sultanate | 1.24 million km² |
| 3 | Madagascar | 430,000 km² |
| 4 | Makkura | 400,000 km² |
| 5 | Kanem-Bornu | 370,000 km² |
Americas
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andean states and chiefdoms | 430,000 km² |
| 2 | Aymara kingdoms | 390,000 km² |
| 3 | Taino | 170,000 km² |
| 4 | Maya city-states | 100,000 km² |
| 5 | Zapotec Empire | 90,000 km² |
Oceania
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuʻi Tonga Empire | 20,000 km² |
Questions
What was the largest country in the world in 1300?
Great Khanate, with about 10.55 million km², on the border map for 1300.
What were the five largest states in 1300?
1. Great Khanate (10.55 million km²); 2. Khanate of the Golden Horde (5.25 million km²); 3. Ilkhanate (3.77 million km²); 4. Chagatai Khanate (3.31 million km²); 5. Sultanate of Delhi (1.96 million km²).
What was the largest state in Europe in 1300?
Khanate of the Golden Horde, with about 5.25 million km².
What was the largest state in Asia in 1300?
Great Khanate, with about 10.55 million km².
What was the largest state in Africa in 1300?
Mali, with about 1.75 million km².
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Last updated 10 November 2026. Sources: border data from historical-basemaps, land and rivers from Natural Earth; texts written for Chronica Maps from standard reference works. How we make the maps.