Geographic HistoryWorld map in 1099
303 states share the map in 1099. The largest by mapped area are Seljuk Empire, Cumans and Song dynasty.
Seljuk Empire is the largest state on the map in 1099, a position it has held since 1072 (before that: Cumans). It stays in first place until 1102, when Cumans takes over. The five largest states hold 27% of all land with a recorded ruler. 61% of the land on the map has no recorded state. The number of states is about the same as in 1066: 303 against 305.
Largest states in 1099
| State | Mapped area | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Seljuk Empire | 3.2 million km² | 85 |
| Cumans | 3.2 million km² | 65 |
| Song dynasty | 2.9 million km² | 82 |
| Almoravids | 2.5 million km² | 46 |
| Liao | 2.3 million km² | 35 |
| Kara-Khanid | 1.4 million km² | 24 |
| Fatimid Caliphate | 1.3 million km² | 33 |
| Naimans | 1.2 million km² | 9 |
| Ghaznavid | 1 million km² | 26 |
| Xia | 930 thousand km² | 10 |
What changed since 1066
- On the map, Haasa takes the place of Qarmatians (about 100 thousand km²).
- On the map, Gilan takes the place of Tabarestan (about 61 thousand km²).
- On the map, Orissa takes the place of Kalinga (about 56 thousand km²).
- Apart from that, 125 provinces changed hands between 1066 and 1099.
- Almoravids gained about 570 thousand km², mostly from Ghana Empire and Kingdom of Tlemcen.
- Seljuk Empire gained about 430 thousand km², mostly from Fatimid Caliphate and Harran.
- Cumans gained about 250 thousand km², mostly from Pechenegs.
- Annizah gained about 220 thousand km², mostly from Fatimid Caliphate.
- New on the map: Gahadvala, Danishmend, Sultanate of Rum, Aden and Edessa.
- No longer on the map: Pechenegs, Kingdom of Tlemcen, Taifa of Toledo, Harran and Zengid.
Battles, 1099
- 1099Ascalon
- 1099Jerusalem
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