# World map in 1763

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267 states share the map in 1763. The largest by mapped area are Russia, Qing and Spanish Empire.

Russia is the largest state on the map in 1763, 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 51% of all land with a recorded ruler. 33% of the land on the map has no recorded state. The number of states is about the same as in 1760: 267 against 264.

## Largest states in 1763

| State | Mapped area (km²) | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | 13,318,000 | 151 |
| Qing | 10,813,000 | 177 |
| Spanish Empire | 10,744,000 | 263 |
| Kingdom of Portugal | 6,785,000 | 92 |
| Ottoman Empire | 3,643,000 | 132 |
| Kingdom of France | 2,527,000 | 104 |
| Kazakh Khanate | 2,202,000 | 28 |
| Kingdom of Great Britain | 1,849,000 | 97 |
| Denmark | 1,081,000 | 24 |
| Durrani Empire | 1,041,000 | 24 |

## Changes since 1760

54 provinces changed hands.
- Spanish Empire gained about 370 thousand km², mostly from Kingdom of France and unclaimed land.
- Kingdom of Great Britain gained about 220 thousand km², mostly from Bengal and unclaimed land.
- Arapaho gained about 170 thousand km², mostly from unclaimed land.
- Blackfoot gained about 170 thousand km², mostly from unclaimed land.

## Battles 1763 - 1769

- 1763: Sooty (Bengal War), won by United Kingdom
- 1763: Udaynala (Bengal War), won by United Kingdom
- 1763: Patna (1st) (Bengal War), won by Bengal
- 1763: Patna (2nd) (Bengal War), won by United Kingdom
- 1764: Buxar (Bengal War), won by United Kingdom
- 1766: Ayutthaya (Burmese Invasions of Siam), won by Burma
- 1767: Chengam (1st British-Mysore War), won by United Kingdom
- 1767: Maymyo (Sino-Burmese War), won by Burma
- 1767: Trinomalee (1st British-Mysore War), won by United Kingdom
- 1768: Kaungton (Sino-Burmese War), won by Burma
- 1768: Mulbagal (1st British Mysore War), won by United Kingdom
- 1769: Khotin (Catherine the Great's 1st Turkish War), won by Russia