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10 Greatest Empires in the History of World The Achaemenid Persian empire was invaded by Alexander III of Macedon, after which it collapsed and disintegrated in 330 BC into what later became the Ptolemaic Kingdom and Seleucid Empire, in addition to other minor territories which gained independence after its collapse. 1  It was the largest empire in ancient history.
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Iran With some population estimates of 50 million in 480 BC, the Achaemenid Empire at its peak might have ruled over 44% of the world's population, the highest such figure for any empire in history.
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10 Most Long-lived Empires in History Julius Caesar's appointment is a core component of the Roman Empire's history. The Roman Empire is not just one of the most famous in history; it's also the longest-lasting. It spanned several different eras, but essentially lasted from 27 B.C. to 1453 A.D. -- a grand total of 1,480 years [source: Daniels]. The republic that preceded it was brought down by civil wars, which led to the appointment of Julius Caesar as dictator.
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Sicambri The Roman Empire was among the most powerful economic, cultural, political and military forces in the world of its time. It was the largest empire of the classical antiquity period, and one of the largest empires in world history.he first two centuries of the Empire's existence were a period of unprecedented political stability and prosperity known as the Pax Romana, or Roman Peace. Following Octavian's victory, the size of the Empire was dramatically increased.
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- Thread: Longest lived empires/states in history. 1 out of 1 members found this post helpful. Many lists have been written about the most long-lived empires or states in the history of mankind and oddly enough nobody seems to agree on the ranking.
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List of longest-lasting empires List of longest-lasting empires. 4,395 pages on this wiki. This article is a list of longest-lasting empires organized according to their length of existence. An empire is a state that extends dominion over populations distinct culturally and ethnically from the culture/ethnicity at the center of power.
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India's Five Greatest Empires of All Time Maurya Empire The Maurya Empire (320-185 B.C.E.) was the first major historical Indian empire, and definitely the largest one created by an Indian dynasty. The empire arose as a consequence of state consolidation in northern India, which led to one state, Magadha, in today’s Bihar, dominating the Ganges plain. In the wake of Alexander the Great’s invasion of northwest India, one Chandragupta Maurya took over Magadha and created the Maurya Empire. (Recommended: 5 Greatest Superpowers of All Time) The empire was initially very successful both internally and in terms of foreign policy.
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Roman Empire The Roman Empire was the largest empire of the ancient world. Its capital was Rome, and its empire was based in the Mediterranean. The Empire dates from 27 BC, when Octavian became the Emperor, Augustus, till it fell in 476 AD, marking the end of the Ancient World and the beginning of the Middle Ages, or Dark Ages. The empire was the third stage of Ancient Rome. Rome was first ruled by Roman kings, then by the Roman Republic, then by an emperor. Many modern lands were once part of the Roman Empi
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The Mauryan Empire (c.325-200 B.C.E.) The first empire of note was that of the Mauryan Dynasty. Its founder, Chandragupta Maurya (325-299 B.C.E.), was the ruler of Maghada, then the largest state in northeastern India. By 315 B.C.E. he had expanded into the Punjab and Indus River valley where he clashed with the Macedonian general, Seleucus.he fall of the Mauryan Empire allowed the expansion of the Greek kingdom of Bactria (modern Afghanistan) into northwestern India around 150 B.C.E.
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- The Inca Empire (Quechua: Tawantinsuyu, lit. The Four Regions), also known as the Incan Empire and the Inka Empire, was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America, and possibly the largest empire in the world in the early 16th century. The administrative, political and military center of the empire was located in Cusco in modern-day Peru.
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- Top 10 Dynasties in the World That Ruled the Longest. The world over, many dynasties ruled for hundreds and thousands of years, and most of them laid the foundations for modern forms of government. While most have ceased to exist, there are still a few that still continue their reign.
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Nairaland Forum This was the greatest empire in Africa - outside Egypt (Kemet), Nubia (Sudan), Cush (Ethiopia), and arguably The Great Zimbabwe IMO. The Songhai Empire, also known as the Songhay Empire, was a state located in western Africa. From the early 15th to the late 16th century, Songhai was one of the largest Islamic empires in history.[3] This empire bore the same name as its leading ethnic group, the Songhai. Its capital was the city of Gao, where a Songhai state had existed since the 11th century.
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Map of Assyrian and Babylonian Empires The Assyrian Empire. 884 to 612 B.C. (272 years) During its period of empire Assyria, which was founded by colonists from Babylon, became the most powerful nation on earth. At one time the empire encompassed 540,543 square miles (1.4 million square kilometers) of land. Some scholars regard the Assyrians as the first real large power in human history.
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Longest lasting empire in history Longest lasting empire in history. The Roman Empire is considered to have been the most enduring in history. The formal start date of the empire remains the subject of debate, but most historians agree that the clock began ticking in 27 BC, when the Roman politician Octavian overthrew the Roman Republic to become Emperor Augustus.
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Queen Elizabeth II Is Now the World's Longest-Reigning Monarch Queen Elizabeth II is now the world's longest-reigning monarch, following the death of Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Thursday. The Queen of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth has reigned for 64 years since the death of her father on Feb. 6, 1952 and is now the world's longest reigning monarch, the BBC reports.
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Here are the Greatest Ancient Roman Achievements in History Rome was the capital of the expansive Roman empire which encompassed almost the entire continent of Europe, along with Mediterranean territories in Asia and Africa. The Roman empire was one of the most powerful empires of the ancient world. Historians believe that the earliest Roman settlements began in 753 BC. The Roman Empire was divided into the Western Empire and the Eastern Empire. Its glory was at its peak in 200 AD, and the entire empire spanned over an area of 2.5 million square miles.
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Imperial House of Japan The Japanese monarchy is the oldest continuous hereditary monarchy in the world. The imperial house recognizes 125 monarchs beginning with the legendary Emperor Jimmu (traditionally dated to February 11, 660 BC) and continuing up to the current emperor, Akihito; see its family tree.
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Who is the longest reigning monarch in the world? Best Answer: - The current longest-reigning Monarchs in the world are: 1. Obi Agbogidi Olo-Ome Alfred Okolie-the King of Egbudu-Akah in Aniocha-South Local Government Area of Delta State in Nigeria. He ascended to the Throne on 12 February 1946 and has reigned for 65 years and 245 days.
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- From the Mediterranean Sea and  the Hellespont in the West to the Indus River in the East, Cyrus  the great had created the largest empire the world had seen until  Alexander the Great took over the Persian Empire and had the Greeks  set for him by his father, Philips. 1 person found this useful.
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Largest Empires In Human History By Land Area By the 1280s the Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous empire in the history of humankind covering an area of 9.27 million square miles. The empire covered the steppes of Central Asia, then stretched to the Sea of Japan, Central Europe, then finally westwards to Levant and Arabia.
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Inca Empire The Inca Empire (Quechua: Tawantinsuyu, lit. The Four Regions), also known as the Incan Empire and the Inka Empire, was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America, and possibly the largest empire in the world in the early 16th century. The administrative, political and military center of the empire was located in Cusco in modern-day Peru. The Inca civilization arose from the highlands of Peru sometime in the early 13th century. Its last stronghold was conquered by the Spanish in 1572.
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- The Roman Empire was among the most powerful economic, cultural, political and military forces in the world of its time. It was the largest empire of the classical antiquity period, and one of the largest empires in world history.he Roman Empire was one of the largest in history, with contiguous territories throughout Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The Latin phrase imperium sine fine (empire without end) expressed the ideology that neither time nor space limited the Empire.
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- The Empire. Naturally the most obvious achievement of the Romans was their vast empire, which spread over three continents. It lasted for a long, long time. From 625 BC to AD 476 = 1101 years ! - And if one includes the eastern Roman empire which lasted until AD 1453 it would even be 2078 years ! In comparison the United States of America only exists since 1776 - less than 250 years.
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- 4,395 pages on this wiki. This article is a list of longest-lasting empires organized according to their length of existence. An empire is a state that extends dominion over populations distinct culturally and ethnically from the culture/ethnicity at the center of power.
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Iran Largest empire by percentage of world population. By share of population, the largest empire was the Achaemenid Empire, better known as the Persian Empire, which accounted for approximately 49.4 million of the world’s 112.4 million people in around 480 BC – an astonishing 44%.