# World map in AD 117

Source page: https://geographichistory.app/map/117/

196 states share the map in AD 117. The largest by mapped area are Roman Empire, Han and Xianbei.

Roman Empire is the largest state on the map in AD 117, a position it has held since AD 44 (before that: Han). It stays in first place until AD 396, when Sasanian Empire takes over. The five largest states hold 41% of all land with a recorded ruler. 73% of the land on the map has no recorded state. The number of states is about the same as in AD 100: 196 against 197.

## Largest states in AD 117

| State | Mapped area (km²) | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Empire | 5,333,000 | 333 |
| Han | 4,074,000 | 110 |
| Xianbei | 2,327,000 | 19 |
| Parthia | 1,884,000 | 41 |
| Kushan | 1,196,000 | 27 |
| Satavahana | 747,000 | 28 |
| Kangju | 656,000 | 13 |
| Xiongnu | 584,000 | 5 |
| Meroe | 548,000 | 10 |
| Western Satraps | 543,000 | 23 |

## Changes since AD 100

37 provinces changed hands.
- Roman Empire gained about 1 million km², mostly from Kingdom of Armenia and Parthia.

## Battles AD 117 - AD 199

- AD 133: Aelia (Bar-Cocheba's Revolt), won by Rome
- AD 166: Aquileia (German Invasion of Italy), won by Rome
- AD 191: Jieqiao (Wars of the Three Kingdoms), won by Yuan Shao
- AD 191: Perinthus (Civil War of Emperor Severus), won by Asselius Aemilius
- AD 193: Byzantium (Wars of Emperor Severus), won by Septimius Severus
- AD 194: Cyzicus (Wars of Emperor Severus), won by Septimius Severus
- AD 194: Issus (Wars of the Emperor Severus), won by Emperor Severus
- AD 194: Nicaea (Wars of the Emperor Severus), won by Emperor Septimius Severus
- AD 197: Lugdunum (Wars of the Emperor Severus), won by Emperor Severus
- AD 198: Ctesiphon (Wars of Emperor Severus), won by Rome
- AD 199: Atra (Wars of Empire Severus), won by Parthia