Top 15 Kings in World History

15. King Tutankhamun (1341-23 BC):

He was not a significant figure in Egypt's lengthy history. He ruled as a kid king for a little nine years. Since his tomb is still one of the few living ones ever discovered in Egypt, this may be what made him famous. His tomb included unusual and remarkable artefacts that provide light on the ancient Egyptian way of life. Even yet, Tutankhamun had less of an impact on Egypt and instead attempted to strengthen ties with other countries and engage in construction projects inside his realm. However, the fact that his tomb was found adds to his distinctiveness, which undoubtedly makes him a hero.

14. Chhatrapati Shivaji (1674-1680):

Shivaji Bhonsle, who resided during the 17th century, was a renowned Indian warrior and ruler, also called Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. One of the most potent empires in India in the 17th and 18th centuries, the Maratha Empire was founded by him. In the modern Indian state of Maharashtra, Shivaji was born in the town of Shivneri around 1630. The Maratha Empire was controlled by Shivaji from 1674 till his death in 1680. Shivaji was well-known for his political and military prowess, and many Indians, especially in the state of Maharashtra, view him as a hero. He battled the Sultanate of Bijapur and the Mughal Empire, successfully repelling many raids on his realm.

13. Suleiman The Magnificent (1494-1566):

Suleiman the Magnificent, the greatest and longest-serving Turkish ruler in history, had a prosperous reign as the monarch of his realm. His grasp of culture, the military, diplomacy, and the navy was imperious. He predicted the expansion of the Ottoman Empire for 46 years, and his rule fell within that period.

12. King Augustus Caesar (63 BC-14 AD):

Technically speaking, he was not a king as Rome had not yet passed on the right to rule according to its principles of democracy and council. He was Julius Caesar's great-nephew and was born in Octavia. He used hundreds of executions to keep them under control. Along with Spain and Gaul, he extended the boundaries of Rome to include Egypt, Hungary, and Croatia.

11. Akbar (1542-1605):

A member of the Mughal dynasty, Akbar was one of the most well-known Indian emperors in history. He was the third Mughal Emperor of India, reigning from 1556 to 1605, a period of 49 years. He was held in high regard as the liberal king who believed in equity. He restructured the military's institutions and implemented reforms. It was believed that his Mughal army was unbeatable.

10. Frederick II of Prussia (1712-1786):

There is no denying that Frederick II brought Prussia to the forefront of the European political scene. His seven-year war reign resulted in the nation's doubling in size and power, and his modernization of the state's legal system and educational system made him a great inspiration to his fellow monarchs.

09. Cyrus The Great (580-529 BC):

Having been born into a small royal dynasty, he claimed to be the first emperor of Persia, uniting the Persians and Medes tribes. He was the first emperor to draft the human rights charter, which is still on display at the British Museum today. By seizing control of the other countries' territory, he spent years uniting the country. His kingdom formerly included Greece and India.

08. Ashoka The Great (304-232 BC):

Ashoka was born into the Mauryan imperial family, one of the few emperors whose names have been ingrained in mythology. He was the son of Chandragupta Maurya, the man who established the Indian Mauryan Dynasty. After his father passed away, Ashoka ascended to the throne. On his way to enlarge his empire, he went on a vicious rampage. During one such fight, he became a Buddhist after witnessing the bloodshed committed by his soldiers. He had already enlarged his realm to include parts of Nepal, Pakistan, and Afghanistan before he began teaching Buddhism.

07. Pharaoh Thutmose III of Egypt (1479-1425 BC):

Pharaoh Thutmose III of Egypt was one of the first kings in history to recognise the value of supply lines and maritime power. During his eighteen campaigns, he never lost a single war. When he was just around seven years old, the throne was left to him. He and his father's wife shared the reign for twenty years. During his reign, he subjugated Palestine, Syria, Mesopotamia, and Nubia. During his presidency, Egypt's status as a significant global force was established.

06. King Louis XIV of France (1638-1715):

He demonstrates the lethargy of the eighteenth-century sovereignty rule. Although his legacy brought to a revolution in his home nation, he intended to project an image of dominance. Though he governed for a considerable amount of time, his reign was more of a shadow to the people. He is regarded as the most well-known and controversial King in history.

05. King Henry VIII of England (1491-1547):

It is thought that he founded the English Reformation. Additionally, it is known that he wed six women. He was endowed with a strong mind and a captivating personality. He was, on the other hand, a killer. His opponents in politics would be deposed. Despite his wish to have a male successor to inherit his realm, he ended up having two girls who went on to become England's most iconic and well-known Queens.

04. Attila the Hun (406-453):

He controlled the nations of Hungary after assuming the throne in 434 AD, and was frequently referred to as "The Scourge of God." He kept the faltering Roman Empire at bay while ruling the region spanning from Germany to the Caspian Sea for more than 20 years. He had a nosebleed or a rupture and choked on his blood, dying as he did.

03. Genghis Khan (1162-1227):

Born among the Khan clan, his birth name was Temujin from Borjigin. When he was quite young, his father was murdered. Ignored on the verge of eternity, he returned to reclaim his clan. He then went on the rampage, conquering kingdoms that stretched as far as Afghanistan and Northern China.  More territory was subjugated by him than by any other ruler in history. His clan, who embarked on an expedition to unify China, survived him.

02. King Tamerlane (1336-1405):

Tamerlane, also known as "Timur The Lane," was born some 400 miles north of Kabul in what is now modern-day Uzbekistan. As a toddler, he experienced mild paralysis on one side. Later on, he rose to the position of senior minister in Mongol Khan's court and overturned the established order to establish himself as king. During his rule, he claimed sections of Georgia, Armenia, Persia, and even Russia itself.

01. Alexander The Great (356-323 BC):

Alexander the Great comes in second on our list. He is one of the most respected figures in the monarchy worldwide. After his father passed away, he began at an early age—barely into his teens—and by the time he was 22 years old, he had taken over all of Greece. Then, with his eyes fixed on Asia Minor, he extended his kingdom to northern India. Fighting a fever that had worsened his condition, he passed away at the age of 33.