The 10 Greatest Empires in the History of the World
The Achaemenid Empire, Persia
The Achaemenid Empire was founded by Cyrus the Great and was the largest empire in ancient history.
The Roman Empire, Italy
The Roman Empire was one of the largest empires in history, spanning three continents and lasting for over 500 years.
The Mongol Empire, Mongolia
The Roman Empire was one of the largest empires in history, spanning three continents and lasting for over 500 years.
The Ottoman Empire, Turkey
The Ottoman Empire was a powerful Islamic state that lasted for over 600 years, ruling over much of southeastern Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa.
The British Empire, United Kingdom
The British Empire was the largest empire in history, spanning a quarter of the world's landmass and ruling over 400 million people.
The Maurya Empire, India
The Maurya Empire was the largest empire in ancient India, founded by Chandragupta Maurya and lasting from 322 BCE to 185 BCE.
The Inca Empire, Peru
The Inca Empire was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America, with a complex social
The Chinese Empire, China
The Chinese Empire was one of the longest-lasting empires in history, with a rich cultural heritage.
The Mughal Empire, India
The Mughal Empire was a powerful Islamic state that ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent.
The Byzantine Empire, Greece
The Byzantine Empire was the continuation of the Roman Empire in the east, with a rich cultural heritage and many artistic and architectural achievements.