# World map in 1730

Source page: https://geographichistory.app/map/1730/

266 states share the map in 1730. The largest by mapped area are Russia, Spanish Empire and Qing.

Russia is the largest state on the map in 1730, a position it has held since 1633 (before that: Spanish Empire). It stays in first place until 1917, when United Kingdom takes over. The five largest states hold 48% of all land with a recorded ruler. 37% of the land on the map has no recorded state. There are more states than in 1720: 266 against 253.

## Largest states in 1730

| State | Mapped area (km²) | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | 12,032,000 | 143 |
| Spanish Empire | 9,550,000 | 243 |
| Qing | 8,939,000 | 154 |
| Kingdom of Portugal | 5,764,000 | 84 |
| Ottoman Empire | 3,716,000 | 136 |
| Kazakh Khanate | 2,295,000 | 29 |
| Kingdom of France | 2,027,000 | 91 |
| Safavid Persia | 1,844,000 | 45 |
| Zunghar | 1,661,000 | 19 |
| Kingdom of Great Britain | 1,087,000 | 71 |

## Changes since 1720

- On the map, Nagpur takes the place of Gondwana (about 62 thousand km²).
- On the map, Sardinia Piedmont takes the place of Sicily (about 42 thousand km²).
Other changes: 110 provinces changed hands.
- Utsang gained about 920 thousand km², mostly from Zunghar.
- Qing gained about 620 thousand km², mostly from Zunghar.
- Deccan gained about 490 thousand km², mostly from Mughal.
- Kingdom of Portugal gained about 390 thousand km², mostly from unclaimed land.

## Battles 1730 - 1739

- 1730: Zarghan (Persian-Afghan Wars), won by Persia
- 1731: Dabhoi (Maratha Rebellions), won by Baji Rao
- 1732: Oran (Spanish-Algerian Wars), won by Spain
- 1733: Baghdad (Turko-Persian Wars), won by Persia
- 1733: Karkuk (Turko-Persian Wars of Nadir Shah), won by Ottoman Empire
- 1733: Kehl (War of the Polish Succession), won by France
- 1733: Leilan (Turko-Persian Wars of Nadir Shah), won by Persia
- 1734: Philippsburg (War of the Polish Succession), won by France
- 1734: Danzig (War of the Polish Succession), won by Russia, Saxony
- 1734: Guastalla (War of the Polish Succession), won by France
- 1737: Delhi (Later Mughal-Maratha Wars), won by Marathas
- 1739: Belgrade (Austro-Turkish War), won by Ottoman Empire