# World map in 1740

Source page: https://geographichistory.app/map/1740/

264 states share the map in 1740. The largest by mapped area are Russia, Spanish Empire and Qing.

Russia is the largest state on the map in 1740, 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 49% of all land with a recorded ruler. 36% of the land on the map has no recorded state. The number of states is about the same as in 1730: 264 against 266.

## Largest states in 1740

| State | Mapped area (km²) | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | 13,135,000 | 149 |
| Spanish Empire | 9,777,000 | 247 |
| Qing | 9,046,000 | 157 |
| Kingdom of Portugal | 5,842,000 | 84 |
| Ottoman Empire | 3,643,000 | 132 |
| Persia | 2,425,000 | 60 |
| Kingdom of France | 2,318,000 | 98 |
| Kazakh Khanate | 2,295,000 | 29 |
| Zunghar | 1,661,000 | 19 |
| Kingdom of Great Britain | 1,273,000 | 78 |

## Changes since 1730

- On the map, Geledi takes the place of Ajuuraan (about 140 thousand km²).
- On the map, Gwalior takes the place of Hadoti (about 26 thousand km²).
Other changes: 129 provinces changed hands.
- Persia gained about 2.4 million km², mostly from Safavid Persia and Mughal.
- Russia gained about 1.1 million km², mostly from unclaimed land and Kamchadals.
- Denmark gained about 540 thousand km², mostly from unclaimed land.
- Kingdom of France gained about 290 thousand km², mostly from unclaimed land and Fox.

## Battles 1740 - 1749

- 1740: Charjui (Persian-Uzbek Wars), won by Persia
- 1740: Khiva (Persian-Uzbek Wars), won by Persia
- 1741: Mollwitz (War of the Austrian Succession), won by Prussia
- 1741: Cartagena, Colombia (War of the Austrian Succession), won by Spain
- 1742: Chotusitz (War of the Austrian Succession), won by Prussia, Anhalt-Dessau
- 1742: Prague (War of the Austrian Succession), won by Habsburg Empire
- 1743: Dettingen (War of the Austrian Succession), won by United Kingdom, Hanover, Hesse
- 1745: Erivan (Turco-Persian Wars of Nadir Shah), won by Persia
- 1745: Hohenfriedberg (War of the Austrian Succession), won by Prussia
- 1747: Lauffeld (War of the Austrian Succession), won by France
- 1747: Rocoux (War of the Austrian Succession), won by France
- 1749: Ambur (Carnatic War), won by France, Hyderabad, Chanda Sahib