Who ruled the world in 1 BC?
The classical world: 23 states on the map for 1 BC, 22 with a known leader. Open the interactive map and move the slider to 1 BC to see their borders.
| State | Led by in 1 BC |
|---|---|
| Anuradhapura Kingdom | Bhatikabhaya Abhaya (King) details |
| Apracharajas | Vijayamitra (Raja) details |
| Armenia | — |
| Baekje | Onjo (King) details |
| Bosporan Kingdom | Aspurgus (client King under Rome) details |
| Cappadocia | Archelaus (client King under Rome) details |
| Catuvellauni | Tasciovanus (King) details |
| Commagene | Antiochus III (King) details |
| Dacia | Comosicus (King) details |
| Elymais | Kamnaskires VII (client King under Parthia) details |
| Goguryeo | Yuri (King) details |
| Iberia (Kartli) | Arshak II (King) details |
| Indo-Greek Kingdom | Strato II and Strato III (Kings of Eastern Punjab) details |
| Indo-Scythian Kingdom | Zeionises (Sub-king) details |
| Kingdom of Kush | Amanishakheto (Kandake, Queen Regent) details |
| Mauretania | Juba II (client King under Rome) details |
| Odrysian kingdom of Thrace | Rhoemetalces I (King) details |
| Osroene | Abgar V (King) details |
| Parthian Empire | Musa (Great Queen, Shah); Phraates V (Great King, Shah) details |
| Pontus | Pythodorida (client Queen under Rome) details |
| Satavahana dynasty (Purana-based chronology) | Satakarni III (King) details |
| Silla | Hyeokgeose (King) details |
| Western Han, China | Ping (Emperor) details |