World Map in AD 900
This world map shows state borders in AD 900. The largest states and empires were Abbasid Caliphate, Tibetan Empire, Tang Empire, Tupis and Uyghurs. The map stays in use until the next recorded border change in 1000.
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Largest states and empires in AD 900
Areas are approximate, from the historical border data.
| State | Approx. area | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Abbasid Caliphate | 5.24 million km² | Africa |
| Tibetan Empire | 4.48 million km² | Asia |
| Tang Empire | 3.22 million km² | Asia |
| Tupis | 2.96 million km² | – |
| Uyghurs | 2.64 million km² | Asia |
| Khazars | 2.21 million km² | Europe |
| Saffarids | 1.74 million km² | Asia |
| Anasazi | 1.61 million km² | – |
| Samanid Empire | 1.58 million km² | Asia |
| Mogollon | 1.10 million km² | – |
| Khitans | 1.02 million km² | Asia |
| Khmer Empire | 870,000 km² | Asia |
| Kievan Rus' | 800,000 km² | Europe |
| Byzantine Empire | 750,000 km² | Europe |
| Makkura | 680,000 km² | Africa |
| Srivijaya Empire | 680,000 km² | Asia |
| Rashtrakuta | 630,000 km² | Asia |
| Aghlabid Emirate | 620,000 km² | Europe |
| Malagasy | 580,000 km² | Africa |
| Idrisid Caliphate | 580,000 km² | Europe |
| Gurjara Pratihara | 550,000 km² | Asia |
| Emirate of Córdoba | 490,000 km² | Europe |
| Huari Empire | 460,000 km² | – |
| Palas | 450,000 km² | Asia |
| East Francia | 440,000 km² | Europe |
| Carolingian Empire | 410,000 km² | Europe |
| West Francia | 400,000 km² | Europe |
| Nan Chao | 400,000 km² | Asia |
| Maya city-states | 380,000 km² | – |
| Tiahuanaco Empire | 360,000 km² | – |
Regional maps
- Europe in AD 900 (map image) · open in the interactive map
- Asia in AD 900 (map image) · open in the interactive map
- Africa in AD 900 (map image) · open in the interactive map
- Oceania in AD 900 (map image) · open in the interactive map
- Europe in AD 900: rulers and events
Key events, AD 900 to AD 999
| Year | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| AD 930 | First Althing in Iceland | Þingvellir |
| AD 955 | Battle of Lechfeld | Battle of Lechfeld |
| AD 960 | The Northern Song is founded | Kaifeng |
| AD 962 | Otto I crowned; the Holy Roman Empire begins | Rome |
| AD 988 | Christianisation of Rus' | Kyiv |
Battles and sites in this period
- Þingvellir · AD 930
- Battle of Lechfeld · AD 955