Map of the World in 1400 AD (1400 CE)
In 1400 CE the atlas maps 155 states and empires across the world. The largest by mapped territory was The Ming Dynasty, at about 4.94M km², followed by Golden Horde. The map below is set to 1400 CE; the table lists every state shown, with the modern countries its borders covered.
- States Mapped
- 155
- Largest
- 4.94M km²
- Modern Countries Covered
- 109
- Longest Established
- 207–1400 CE
Map of the World in 1400 CE
Borders are drawn for 1400 CE. Drag the timeline to move to another year.
The Major Powers of 1400 CE
The Ming Dynasty
1375–1644 CEThe Ming dynasty, officially the Great Ming, was an imperial dynasty of China that ruled from 1368 to 1644, following the collapse of the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty. The Ming was the last imperial dynasty of China ruled by the Han people, the majority ethnic group in China.
Mapped extent in 1400 CE: 4.94M km²
Golden Horde
1294–1695 CEThe Golden Horde, or Ulus of Jochi, self-designated as Ulug Ulus, was originally a Mongol and later Turkicized khanate established in the 13th century, originating from the northwestern part of the Mongol Empire. After the division of the empire in 1259, it became a functionally independent khanate.
Mapped extent in 1400 CE: 4.29M km²
The Kingdom of Georgia, also known as the Georgian Empire, was a medieval Eurasian monarchy that was founded in c. 1008 AD.
Mapped extent in 1400 CE: 4.01M km²
Timurid Empire
1375–1528 CEThe Timurid Empire was a late medieval Turco-Mongol, culturally Persianate, Muslim empire that dominated Greater Iran in the early 15th century, comprising modern-day Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, much of Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and parts of contemporary Pakistan, North India, and Turkey. The empire had a syncretic culture and combined Turkic, Mongolic, and Persian influences, with the last members of the dynasty being regarded as "ideal Perso-Islamic rulers".
Mapped extent in 1400 CE: 3.96M km²
Northern Yuan
1375–1439 CEThe Northern Yuan was a dynastic state ruled by the Mongol Borjigin clan based in the Mongolian Plateau. It existed as a rump state after the collapse of the Yuan dynasty in 1368 and lasted until its conquest by the Jurchen-led Later Jin dynasty in 1635, which was later renamed as the Qing dynasty.
Mapped extent in 1400 CE: 3.44M km²
Blue Horde
1363–1449 CEThe Blue Horde was a crucial component of the Mongol Empire established after Genghis Khan's demise in 1227. Functioning as the eastern part of the split Golden Horde, it contrasted with the White Horde's western segment, adhering to the Mongolian and Turkic tradition of cardinal direction colors.
Mapped extent in 1400 CE: 1.83M km²
Descriptions are the opening of each state's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
States and Empires in 1400 CE
155 mapped, largest territory first. Dates are the span of each state's mapped borders.
1400 CE by Region
1400 CE: Quick Answers
- What empires and states existed in 1400 CE?
- The atlas maps 155 states in 1400 CE. The largest by mapped territory were The Ming Dynasty, Golden Horde, Vassalage of Kingdom of Georgia to Timurid Empire, Timurid Empire, Northern Yuan, Blue Horde.
- What was the largest empire in 1400 CE?
- The Ming Dynasty had the largest mapped territory in 1400 CE, about 4.94M km², followed by Golden Horde (4.29M km²). Areas are measured from the mapped borders and are approximate.
- What did the world map look like in 1400 AD?
- In 1400 CE the map of the World was divided between 155 mapped states and empires. The Ming Dynasty held the largest territory, followed by Golden Horde. Their borders covered parts of 109 present-day countries.
- How many states are shown on the map for 1400 CE?
- 155. The map shows the states recorded in the atlas's dated border dataset for that year; states and peoples absent from that dataset are not shown.