# World map in 1279

Source page: https://geographichistory.app/map/1279/

351 states share the map in 1279. The largest by mapped area are Yuan, Golden Horde and Ilkhanate.

Yuan is the largest state on the map in 1279, a position it has held since 1272 (before that: Mongol Empire). It stays in first place until 1369, when Mongolia takes over. The five largest states hold 38% of all land with a recorded ruler. 58% of the land on the map has no recorded state. The number of states is about the same as in 1227: 351 against 360.

## Largest states in 1279

| State | Mapped area (km²) | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Yuan | 9,036,000 | 116 |
| Golden Horde | 4,834,000 | 89 |
| Ilkhanate | 3,457,000 | 83 |
| Chagatai Khanate | 2,265,000 | 39 |
| Song dynasty | 2,033,000 | 55 |
| Mamluk Sultanate | 1,382,000 | 40 |
| Mali Empire | 959,000 | 21 |
| Yeren | 958,000 | 10 |
| Delhi | 954,000 | 33 |
| Kanem Bornu | 938,000 | 14 |

## Changes since 1227

- On the map, Golden Horde takes the place of Cumans (about 2.7 million km²).
- On the map, Ilkhanate takes the place of Khwarezmia (about 2.1 million km²).
- On the map, Yuan takes the place of Great Jin (about 1.1 million km²).
Other changes: 375 provinces changed hands.
- Yuan gained about 4.9 million km², mostly from Mongol Empire and Goryeo.
- Chagatai Khanate gained about 2.3 million km², mostly from Mongol Empire.
- Golden Horde gained about 1.5 million km², mostly from unclaimed land and Mongol Empire.
- Mamluk Sultanate gained about 1.1 million km², mostly from Ayyubid Sultanate and Sultanate of Rum.

## Battles 1279 - 1293

- 1279: Aizkraulke (Early Wars of the Teutonic Knights), won by Lithuania
- 1279: Yashan (Mongol Wars of Kublai Khan), won by Yuan Dynasty
- 1281: Hakata Bay (Mongol Wars of Kublai Khan), won by Japan
- 1281: Homs (Mongol Invasion of the Middle East), won by Mamluk Sultanate
- 1281: Berat (Neapolitan-Byzantine War), won by Byzantium
- 1281: Champa (Mongol Wars of Kublai Khan), won by Champa
- 1282: Aber Edw (Anglo-Welsh Wars), won by England
- 1282: Bangor (English Conquest of Wales), won by Wales
- 1288: Bach Dang (Mongol Wars of Kublai Khan), won by Vietnam
- 1288: Worringen (German Ducal Wars), won by Brabant
- 1291: Acre (Later Crusader-Muslim Wars), won by Mamluk Sultanate
- 1293: Singhasari (Mongol Wars of Kublai Khan), won by Singhasari