World map in AD 1072 — territory by country

Frame AD 1072 — world borders from AD 1072 to AD 1084. 138 countries have territory in this frame, and the largest is Seljuk Empire (≈ 3.12 million km²).

Countries with territory in this frame (138, largest first)

Rank	Country	Area
1	Seljuk Empire	≈ 3.12 million km²
2	Kimak–Kipchak confederation	≈ 3.02 million km²
3	Song dynasty	≈ 2.80 million km²
4	Liao dynasty	≈ 1.92 million km²
5	Tibetans	≈ 1.84 million km²
6	Almoravid dynasty	≈ 1.64 million km²
7	Ghaznavids	≈ 1.24 million km²
8	Fatimid Caliphate	≈ 1.23 million km²
9	Kievan Rus'	≈ 1.20 million km²
10	Byzantine Empire	≈ 1.04 million km²
11	Kara-Khanid Khanate	≈ 917 thousand km²
12	Holy Roman Empire	≈ 895 thousand km²
13	Qocho	≈ 653 thousand km²
14	Western Chalukya Empire	≈ 602 thousand km²
15	Srivijaya	≈ 538 thousand km²
16	Chola Empire	≈ 507 thousand km²
17	Western Xia	≈ 474 thousand km²
18	Kingdom of Galicia–Volhynia	≈ 452 thousand km²
19	Pagan Kingdom	≈ 439 thousand km²
20	Yenisei Kyrgyz	≈ 424 thousand km²
21	Khmer Empire	≈ 398 thousand km²
22	Kara-Khanid Khanate	≈ 383 thousand km²
23	Novgorod Republic	≈ 378 thousand km²
24	Dali Kingdom	≈ 360 thousand km²
25	Norway	≈ 298 thousand km²
26	Kingdom of Hungary	≈ 271 thousand km²
27	Principality of Chernigov	≈ 266 thousand km²
28	Sena dynasty	≈ 257 thousand km²
29	Heian period	≈ 244 thousand km²
30	Hamdanid dynasty	≈ 239 thousand km²
31	Habbari Emirate	≈ 230 thousand km²
32	Lohara dynasty	≈ 222 thousand km²
33	Makuria	≈ 213 thousand km²
34	Ghana Empire	≈ 204 thousand km²
35	Paramara dynasty	≈ 203 thousand km²
36	Kingdom of Castile	≈ 202 thousand km²
37	Kingdom of Poland	≈ 201 thousand km²
38	Chaulukya dynasty	≈ 200 thousand km²
39	Kamarupa	≈ 185 thousand km²
40	Norman Conquest	≈ 172 thousand km²
41	Vladimir-Suzdal	≈ 170 thousand km²
42	Eastern Ganga dynasty	≈ 164 thousand km²
43	Chauhan dynasty	≈ 150 thousand km²
44	Principality of Kiev	≈ 147 thousand km²
45	Sweden	≈ 146 thousand km²
46	Goryeo	≈ 143 thousand km²
47	Haripuñjaya	≈ 142 thousand km²
48	Duchy of Aquitaine	≈ 142 thousand km²
49	Lavo Kingdom	≈ 141 thousand km²
50	Ngô dynasty	≈ 141 thousand km²
51	Maya civilization	≈ 135 thousand km²
52	Ziyadid dynasty	≈ 135 thousand km²
53	Pala Empire	≈ 125 thousand km²
54	Alodia	≈ 124 thousand km²
55	Champa	≈ 124 thousand km²
56	Principality of Smolensk	≈ 116 thousand km²
57	Icelandic Commonwealth	≈ 112 thousand km²
58	Polotsk	≈ 104 thousand km²
59	Principality of Pereyaslavl	≈ 95 thousand km²
60	Kingdom of Croatia (925–1102)	≈ 90 thousand km²
61	Taifa of Toledo	≈ 90 thousand km²
62	Kingdom of Georgia	≈ 90 thousand km²
63	Kashmir	≈ 84 thousand km²
64	Danish Realm	≈ 83 thousand km²
65	Principality of Volhynia	≈ 82 thousand km²
66	Najahid dynasty	≈ 81 thousand km²
67	Chandelas of Jejakabhukti	≈ 80 thousand km²
68	Takrur	≈ 74 thousand km²
69	Kingdom of Polonnaruwa	≈ 74 thousand km²
70	Uyunid dynasty	≈ 73 thousand km²
71	Taifa of Badajoz	≈ 65 thousand km²
72	Ancestral Puebloans	≈ 65 thousand km²
73	Taifa of Seville	≈ 62 thousand km²
74	Sunda Kingdom	≈ 62 thousand km²
75	Principality of Peremyshl	≈ 62 thousand km²
76	Kingdom of Alba	≈ 59 thousand km²
77	County of Toulouse	≈ 53 thousand km²
78	Vikings	≈ 47 thousand km²
79	Norman conquest of southern Italy	≈ 45 thousand km²
80	Volga Bulgaria	≈ 43 thousand km²
81	Shirvan	≈ 42 thousand km²
82	Kediri kingdom	≈ 39 thousand km²
83	Taifa of Zaragoza	≈ 38 thousand km²
84	Duchy of Brittany	≈ 37 thousand km²
85	Janggala	≈ 34 thousand km²
86	County of Blois	≈ 33 thousand km²
87	Hammadid dynasty	≈ 33 thousand km²
88	Zirid dynasty	≈ 30 thousand km²
89	Duklja	≈ 28 thousand km²
90	Norse settlement of North America	≈ 26 thousand km²
91	Jämtland	≈ 26 thousand km²
92	Taifa of Granada	≈ 24 thousand km²
93	Taifa of Dénia	≈ 21 thousand km²
94	County of Ribagorza	≈ 21 thousand km²
95	Kanem–Bornu Empire	≈ 20 thousand km²
96	Kingdom of France	≈ 20 thousand km²
97	Classic Veracruz culture	≈ 19 thousand km²
98	Celtic Britons	≈ 18 thousand km²
99	Kingdom of Arles	≈ 18 thousand km²
100	County of Flanders	≈ 18 thousand km²
101	Vermandois	≈ 17 thousand km²
102	Muslim Sicily	≈ 16 thousand km²
103	Papal States	≈ 16 thousand km²
104	Taifa of Almería	≈ 15 thousand km²
105	Zagwe dynasty	≈ 14 thousand km²
106	Maine (province)	≈ 14 thousand km²
107	County of Anjou	≈ 13 thousand km²
108	County of Nevers	≈ 12 thousand km²
109	Duchy of Benevento	≈ 12 thousand km²
110	Kingdom of Gwynedd	≈ 11 thousand km²
111	Judicate of Cagliari	≈ 10 thousand km²
112	Kingdom of Aragon	≈ 10 thousand km²
113	Taifa of Albarracín	≈ 8,773 km²
114	Judicate of Logudoro	≈ 8,247 km²
115	Bali Kingdom	≈ 7,719 km²
116	Republic of Venice	≈ 6,985 km²
117	Girona	≈ 6,742 km²
118	Taifa of Murcia	≈ 6,298 km²
119	Toltec	≈ 5,605 km²
120	Principality of Salerno	≈ 5,329 km²
121	Berga	≈ 4,859 km²
122	Judicate of Gallura	≈ 4,598 km²
123	County of Urgell	≈ 4,384 km²
124	Republic of Genoa	≈ 4,188 km²
125	Vexin	≈ 4,130 km²
126	Roussillon	≈ 4,056 km²
127	Judicate of Arborea	≈ 3,855 km²
128	Brycheiniog	≈ 3,494 km²
129	Pallars Sobirà	≈ 3,039 km²
130	Taifa of Alpuente	≈ 2,879 km²
131	Chimor	≈ 2,661 km²
132	Republic of Pisa	≈ 2,595 km²
133	Tamna	≈ 1,959 km²
134	Pallars Jussà	≈ 1,596 km²
135	County of Osona	≈ 1,454 km²
136	Taifa of Ceuta	≈ 1,351 km²
137	County of Empúries	≈ 833 km²
138	Duchy of Naples	≈ 722 km²

Map of this frame (only countries over 400,000 km², simplified)

New countries in this frame (9)

Sena dynasty · Ziyadid dynasty · Norman Conquest · Uyunid dynasty · Kingdom of Polonnaruwa · Duklja · Norse settlement of North America · Kanem–Bornu Empire · Judicate of Logudoro

Countries that disappeared in this frame (9)

Umayyad state of Córdoba · Kingdom of England · Kingdom of León · Kingdom of Galicia · Qarmatians · Duchy of Normandy · Duklja · Taifa of Carmona · Taifa of Arcos

Directions of expansion (1)

These are cases where one country’s land grew into another country’s former land (not actual routes of advance).

Seljuk Empire → former land of Byzantine Empire, ≈ 109 thousand km²

The world in AD 1072

97 events from the sources that fall in this frame, grouped by region.

China (40)

AD 1072 — Wang Shao defeated Mu Zheng at Gongling Castle. (History of Song (Songshi), Annals 宋史卷015 熙寧五年)
AD 1072 — A mutiny broke out at Qingzhou and Guanzhong fell into great disorder, but it was soon suppressed and pacified. (Xu Zizhi Tongjian (Continuation of the Comprehensive Mirror) 續資治通鑑卷069 (1072년 조))
AD 1072 — Wang Shao, pacification commissioner of the Qinfeng circuit, led troops to build a fort at Weiyuan Bao, broke Mengla Ge, built a fort at Jieshen Ping, and defeated the Malisu Qiang. (Xu Zizhi Tongjian (Continuation of the Comprehensive Mirror) 續資治通鑑卷069 (1072년 조))
AD 1072 — Zhenzhao Commandery was raised to four prefectures and a Tongyuan Commandery, the Xihe Circuit was established, and Wang Shao was made Academician of the Yongtu Pavilion, Pacifier-Governor of Zhizhou. (Xu Zizhi Tongjian (Continuation of the Comprehensive Mirror) 續資治通鑑卷069 (1072년 조))
AD 1073 — Wang Shao retook Hezhou and captured Mu Zheng's wife and children. (History of Song (Songshi), Annals 宋史卷015 熙寧六年)
AD 1073 — Mu Lingzheng, the chief of Minzhou, surrendered the city; Wang Shao entered Minzhou. (History of Song (Songshi), Annals 宋史卷015 熙寧六年)
AD 1073 — After Wang Shao recovered Xiazhou and surrendered, the Qiang rebelled, and he turned his troops back to attack them. (Xu Zizhi Tongjian (Continuation of the Comprehensive Mirror) 續資治通鑑卷069 (1073년 조))
AD 1073 — The Tubo leader Maerjian took advantage of the moment to seize Hezhou; Wang Shao advanced, broke the Jialu pasture wall, pierced Nugu Mountain and entered the Zhou region to the south. (Xu Zizhi Tongjian (Continuation of the Comprehensive Mirror) 續資治通鑑卷069 (1073년 조))
AD 1074 — Jing Sili, prefect of Hezhou, and others fought Guizhang of the Qingyijie at Tabai Castle and died in battle. (History of Song (Songshi), Annals 宋史卷015 熙寧七年)
AD 1074 — Jing Sili, governor of Hezhou, was defeated and killed while fighting at Qingyi Jiezhang and Dabai Cheng, and the enemy finally surrounded Hezhou. (Xu Zizhi Tongjian (Continuation of the Comprehensive Mirror) 續資治通鑑卷070 (1074년 조))

Korean Peninsula (3)

AD 1073 — Pirates from the Eastern Barbarians raid Pajam-bugok under Dongkyeong; the Dowonseo of Wonheung-jin fights them at Chodo with warships and cuts off twelve heads. (Goryeosa (History of Goryeo) 世家卷9 文宗二十七年)
AD 1080 — In the Dongbeon rebellion, Mun Jeong is made commander-in-chief and 30,000 infantry and cavalry are stationed at Jeongju; at night the three armies divide and strike the enemy dens, beheading 392 and capturing 39 chiefs (Goryeosa Jeolyo (Essentials of Goryeo History) 권5 文宗三十四年)
AD 1084 — Eastern Jurchen raid the farm of Mosan garrison in Heungae-gun; the guard soldiers strike back and capture five. (Goryeosa (History of Goryeo) 世家卷10 宣宗元年)

Southeast Asia (1)

AD 1075 — Lý Thường Kiệt led several commanderies to attack Champa but failed to win. (Đại Việt sử ký toàn thư 本紀卷之三「乙卯四年春二月，詔選明經博學及試」)

West Asia (10)

AD 1080 — Cyzicus fell to the Turks, and the emperor summoned Alexios. (Anna Komnene, The Alexiad Dawes 2.3 (문장 1))
AD 1081 — Before dawn the Komnenoi opened the gates, took their families out to the Forum of Constantine; this was the start of the coup. (Anna Komnene, The Alexiad Dawes 2.5 (문장 8))
AD 1081 — The rebels broke the lock of the Blachernae gate and entered the imperial stables. (Anna Komnene, The Alexiad Dawes 2.6 (문장 2))
AD 1081 — On Good Friday (fourth indiction, April 6589), the Komnenian army entered Constantinople. (Anna Komnene, The Alexiad Dawes 2.10 (문장 17))
AD 1081 — When Palaiologos arrived with the fleet and the cheering began, the Komnenian side on the walls told them to be quiet. (Anna Komnene, The Alexiad Dawes 3.2 (문장 3))
AD 1081 — Alexios was crowned by the right hand of Patriarch Kosmas, without the empress. (Anna Komnene, The Alexiad Dawes 3.2 (문장 30))
AD 1081 — The Turks lived around the Propontis, and Suleiman camped around Nicaea; Alexios made a truce with them. (Anna Komnene, The Alexiad Dawes 3.11 (문장 2))
AD 1081 — In the eighth month of the fourth indiction, Alexios left Constantinople and entrusted the administration of the city to Isaac. (Anna Komnene, The Alexiad Dawes 4.4 (문장 4))
AD 1081 — Because of sin, the Persians (Turks) occupy all of Asia Minor up to the Hellespont; the area around Nicaea falls into Turkish hands (William of Tyre, A History of Deeds Done Beyond the Sea Lib. 1 cap. IX1 (RHC 판 1-1 줄 5346))
AD 1082 — In the Blachernae palace the emperor convened a church council and, as the accused, justified the seizure of church property. (Anna Komnene, The Alexiad Dawes 6.3 (문장 6))

Southern Europe (27)

AD 1075 — The young Alexios captured the Frankish rebel Urselios and settled the situation in the East within a few days. (Anna Komnene, The Alexiad Dawes 1.1 (문장 15))
AD 1078 — Alexios gave the signal for an ambush to attack Bryennios' army; this was the first battle against the rebels. (Anna Komnene, The Alexiad Dawes 1.5 (문장 18))
AD 1078 — News came by messenger that Bryennios had been captured, and he himself was brought before the general. (Anna Komnene, The Alexiad Dawes 1.6 (문장 30))
AD 1078 — Right after the defeat of Bryennios, Alexios marched at once against Basilakios (in the region of the Vardar river). (Anna Komnene, The Alexiad Dawes 1.7 (문장 14))
AD 1078 — After capturing Basilakios, Alexios stayed briefly in Thessalonica to set things in order, then returned in triumph to Constantinople. (Anna Komnene, The Alexiad Dawes 1.9 (문장 17))
AD 1080 — At Salerno, Robert received a letter saying that he had secured the false Michael (the monk Leichtor). (Anna Komnene, The Alexiad Dawes 1.12 (문장 26))
AD 1080 — The pope left Rome for Benevento and met Robert in person after the envoys' mediation. (Anna Komnene, The Alexiad Dawes 1.13 (문장 20))
AD 1081 — Henry, setting out to march on Rome, asked Robert for an alliance. (Anna Komnene, The Alexiad Dawes 1.13 (문장 42))
AD 1081 — Robert planned to cross from Hydruntum to Nicopolis and aim at Naupactus and the fortresses nearby. (Anna Komnene, The Alexiad Dawes 1.16 (문장 4))
AD 1081 — Alexios met Turkish soldiers who had just crossed the river Hebrus. (Anna Komnene, The Alexiad Dawes 2.6 (문장 34))

Western Europe (11)

AD 1072 — William attacked Scotland by land and sea and entered the River Tweed; Malcolm made peace, gave hostages and became his vassal. (Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Giles/Ingram 1847 A.D. 1072 항 (pg657.txt 줄 7378))
AD 1073 — William, leading English and French troops, conquered the Maine region. (Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Giles/Ingram 1847 A.D. 1073 항 (pg657.txt 줄 7393))
AD 1074 — Edgar Ætheling went from Flanders to Scotland, and Malcolm and Margaret welcomed him warmly. (Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Giles/Ingram 1847 A.D. 1074 항 (pg657.txt 줄 7400))
AD 1075 — Earl Ralph held a wedding feast at Norwich and plotted to drive out the king (the 'bride-ale'). (Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Giles/Ingram 1847 A.D. 1075 항 (pg657.txt 줄 7431))
AD 1076 — Earl Waltheof was beheaded at Winchester. (Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Giles/Ingram 1847 A.D. 1076 항 (pg657.txt 줄 7475))
AD 1076 — William led an army into Brittany and besieged the stone castle; when the French king came, he lost many men, horses and treasure, and withdrew. (Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Giles/Ingram 1847 A.D. 1076 항 (pg657.txt 줄 7475))
AD 1077 — London burned greatly on the night before the Assumption. (Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Giles/Ingram 1847 A.D. 1077 항 (pg657.txt 줄 7486))
AD 1079 — Robert fought his father William at Gerberoi, wounded his father's hand and killed his horse. (Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Giles/Ingram 1847 A.D. 1079 항 (pg657.txt 줄 7502))
AD 1080 — Bishop Walcher was killed by the Northumbrians at the council of Durham, together with a hundred Frenchmen and Flemings. (Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Giles/Ingram 1847 A.D. 1080 항 (pg657.txt 줄 7521))
AD 1081 — The king led his army into Wales and released several hundred men. (Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Giles/Ingram 1847 A.D. 1081 항 (pg657.txt 줄 7526))

Eastern Europe & Russia (5)

AD 1072 — The relics of Boris and Gleb are moved to Vyshhorod. (Novgorod First Chronicle litopys 기사 1072년)
AD 1073 — Construction of the cathedral of the Pechersk monastery begins; Iziaslav, driven out by Sviatoslav and Vsevolod, goes to the Lyakhs. (Novgorod First Chronicle litopys 기사 1073년)
AD 1078 — The prince of Polotsk besieged and burned Smolensk; Vladimir rushed there with Chernigov cavalry but saw only smoking ashes. (Karamzin, History of the Russian State 제2권 V장)
AD 1078 — Oleg flees to Tmutarakan, brings the Polovtsy, and defeats Vsevolod at Sozhitsa. (Novgorod First Chronicle litopys 기사 1078년)
AD 1079 — Prince Gleb is killed beyond the Volok. (Novgorod First Chronicle litopys 기사 1079년)

Changes of power ◆

◆ AD 1072 — Norman Conquest appears
◆ AD 1072 — Sena dynasty appears
◆ AD 1072 — Ziyadid dynasty appears
◆ AD 1072 — Umayyad state of Córdoba ends
◆ AD 1072 — Kingdom of England ends
◆ AD 1072 — Kingdom of León ends
◆ AD 1072 — Seljuk Empire takes 108,900 km² of former Byzantine Empire land
◆ AD 1072 — Byzantine Empire loses 108,900 km² to Seljuk Empire

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