7 largest empires in history

April 25, 2024 | 3schools Story

1. The Mongol Empire (1206–1368): 33.9 million km2, 100–120 million people

2. The British Empire (1688–1922): 33.7 million km2, 408 million people

3. The Spanish Empire (1492–1833): 20.0 million km2, 190 million people

4. The Qing Empire (1644–1912): 13.6 million km2, 450 million people

5. The Russian Empire (1721–1917): 22.4 million km2, 170 million people

6. The French Empire (1804–1815): 13.5 million km2, 44 million people

7. The Ottoman Empire (1299–1922): 5.6 million km2, 35 million people