List of state leaders in the 10th century

This is a list of state leaders in the 10th century (901–1000) AD, except for the many leaders within the Holy Roman Empire.

Africa

Africa: East

Ethiopia

Zagwe dynasty of Ethiopia (complete list) – Mara Takla Haymanot, Negus (10th century) Tatadim, Negus (10th century)

Africa: Northeast

Egypt Tulunids (complete list) – Harun, Amir (896–904) Shayban, Amir (904–905)

Fatimid Caliphate (complete list) – Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah, Caliph (953–975, transfer from Ifriqiya in 973) al-Aziz Billah, Caliph (975–996) al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, Caliph (996–1021)

Sudan

Makuria (complete list) – Georgios I, King (late 9th–early 10th century) Zakharias IV, King (920–930) Kabil, King (c.943) Georgios II, King (969–c.1002) Raphael, King (1000–c.1006)

Africa: Northcentral

Ifriqiya

Rustamid dynasty (complete list) – Yusuf Abu Hatim ibn Muhammad Abi l-Yaqzan, Imam (894–895, 899–906) Yaqzan ibn Muhammad Abi l-Yaqzan, Imam (906–909)

Aghlabid dynastyThis is primarily covered in the chronicle of al-Nuwayri. (complete list) – Abu Ishaq Ibrahim II ibn Ahmad, Emir (875–902) Abu 'l-Abbas Abdallah II ibn Ibrahim, Emir (902–903) Abu Mudhar Ziyadat Allah III ibn Abdallah, Emir (903–909)

Fatimid CaliphateOn the rise of the Fatimids, see Ibn Khaldoun (v.2 App. #2(pp.496–549)) (complete list) – Abdullah al-Mahdi Billah, Caliph (909–934) Al-Qa'im bi-Amr Allah, Caliph (934–946) Al-Mansur bi-Nasr Allah, Caliph (946–953) Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah, Caliph (953–975, transfer to Egypt in 973)

Zirid dynastySee al-Nuwayri (v.2, App.1) and Ibn Khaldoun, v.2 (complete list) – Buluggin ibn Ziri, ruler (973–983) al-Mansur ibn Buluggin, ruler (983–995) Badis ibn Mansur, ruler (995–1016)

Africa: Northwest

Barghawata (complete list) – Abu Ghafir Muhammad, King (c.888–917) Abu al-Ansar Abdullah, King (c.917–961) Abu Mansur Isa, King (c.961-?)

Idrisid dynasty of Morocco (complete list) – Yahya ibn al-Qasim, Emir (unknown–905) Yahya ibn Idris, Emir (905–922) Al-Hasan ibn Muhammad, Emir (928–930) Al-Qasim ibn Muhammad, Emir (937–949) Abu'l-Aysh ibn al-Qasim Jannun, Emir (949–952) Al-Hasan ibn al-Qasim Jannun, Emir (952–974)

Emirate of Nekor (complete list) – Sa'id II ibn Salih, Emir (864–916) Salih III ibn Sa'id, Emir (917–927) Abd al-Badi' ibn Salih, Emir (927–929) Abu Ayyub Isma'il ibn Abd al Malik, Emir (c.930–935) Musa ibn Rumi, Emir (c.936–940) Abd as-Sami' ibn Jurthum, Emir (940–947) Jurthum ibn Ahmad, Emir (947–970)

Africa: West

Nigeria

Kingdom of Kano (complete list) – Bagauda, King (999–1063)

Kingdom of Nri (complete list) – Eri, King (948–1041)

Americas

Americas: Mesoamerica

Maya civilization

Calakmul (complete list) – Aj Took', King (c.909)

Asia

Asia: Central

Afghanistan

Ghaznavid dynasty (complete list) – Sabuktigin, Emir (977–997) Ismail, Emir (997–998) Mahmud, Emir (998–1002), Sultan (1002–1030)

Uzbekistan

Samanid Empire (complete list) – Isma'il ibn Ahmad, Amir (892–907) Ahmad Samani, Amir (907–914) Nasr II, Amir (914–943) Nuh I, Amir (943–954) Ibrahim ibn Ahmad, Amir (947) Abd al-Malik I, Amir (954–961) Mansur I, Amir (961–976) Nuh II, Amir (976–997) Abd al-Aziz ibn Nuh, Amir (992) Mansur II, Amir (997–999) Abd al-Malik II, Amir (999) Isma'il Muntasir, Amir (1000–1004)

Tibet

GugeL. Petech (1980), 'Ya-ts'e, Gu-ge, Pu-rang: A new study', The Central Asiatic Journal 24, pp. 85–111; R. Vitali (1996), The kingdoms of Gu.ge Pu.hrang. Dharamsala: Tho.ling gtsug.lag.khang. bKra shis mgon, King (fl.947) Srong nge Ye shes 'Od, King (?–988 / 959–1036) Khor re, King (988–996) Lha lde, King (996–1024)

Asia: East

China: Tang dynasty

Tang dynasty (complete list) – Zhaozong, Emperor (888–904) Ai, Emperor (904–907)

Khitan China: Liao dynasty

Liao dynasty (complete list) – Abaoji, Emperor (907–926) Taizong, Emperor (926–947) Shizong, Emperor (947–951) Muzong, Emperor (951–969) Jingzong, Emperor (969–982) Shengzong, Emperor (982–1031)

Northern China: The Five Dynasties

Later Liang (complete list) – Zhu Wen, Emperor (907–912) Zhu Yougui, Emperor (912–913) Zhu Youzhen, Emperor (913–923)

Later Tang (complete list) – Li Cunxu, Prince of Jin (908–923), Emperor of Later Tang (923–926) Li Siyuan, Emperor (926–933) Li Conghou, Emperor (933–934) Li Congke, Emperor (934–937)

Later Jin (complete list) – Shi Jingtang, Emperor (936–942) Shi Chonggui, Emperor (942–947)

Later Han (complete list) – Liu Zhiyuan, Emperor (947–948) Liu Chengyou, Emperor (948–951)

Later Zhou (complete list) – Guo Wei, Emperor (951–954) Chai Rong, Emperor (954–959) Guo Zongxun, Emperor (959–960)

Southern China: The Ten Kingdoms

Wu (complete list) – Yang Xingmi, Emperor (904–905) Yang Wo, Emperor (905–908) Yang Longyan, Emperor (908–921) Yang Pu, Emperor (921–937)

Former Shu (complete list) – Wang Jian, Emperor (907–918) Wang Zongyan, Duke (918–925)

Chu (complete list) – Ma Yin, Prince (907–930) Ma Xisheng, Prince (930–932) Ma Xifan, Prince (932–947) Ma Xiguang, Prince (947–950) Ma Xi'e, Prince (950) Ma Xichong, Prince (950–951) Liu Yan, Prince (951–953) Wang Kui, Prince (953–956) Zhou Xingfeng, Prince (956–962) Zhou Baoquan, Prince (962–963)

Wuyue (complete list) – Qian Liu, King (907–932) Qian Yuanguan, King (932–941) Qian Hongzuo, King (941–947) Qian Hongzong, King (947) Qian Chu, King (947–978)

Min (complete list) – Wang Chao, ruler (early 10th century) Wang Shenzhi, Emperor (909–925) Wang Yanhan, Emperor (925–926) Wang Yanjun, Emperor (926–935) Wang Jipeng, Emperor (935–939) Wang Yanxi, Emperor (939–944) Zhu Wenjin, Emperor (944–945) Wang Yanzheng, Emperor (943–945)

Southern Han (complete list) – Liu Yan, Emperor (917–941) Liu Bin, Emperor (941–943) Liu Sheng, Emperor (943–958) Liu Chang, Emperor (958–971)

Jingnan (complete list) – Gao Jixing, Prince (909–928) Gao Conghui, Prince (928–948) Gao Baorong, Prince (948–960) Gao Baoxu, Prince (960–962) Gao Jichong, Prince (962–963)

Later Shu (complete list) – Meng Zhixiang, Emperor (934) Meng Chang, Prince (934–965)

Southern Tang (complete list) – Li Bian, Emperor (937–943) Li Jing, Emperor (943–961) Li Yu, Emperor (961–975)

Northern Han (complete list) – Liu Chong, Emperor (951–954) Liu Jun, Emperor (954–968) Liu Ji'en, Emperor (968) Liu Jiyuan, Emperor (968–979)

China: Northern Song

Song dynasty (complete list) – Taizu, Emperor (960–976) Taizong, Emperor (976–997) Zhenzong, Emperor (997–1022)

China: Other states and entities

Dingnan Jiedushi (complete list) – Li Sijian, Jiedushi (c.886–908) Li Yichang, Jiedushi (908–909/910) Li Renfu, Jiedushi (909/910–933) Li Yichao, Jiedushi (933–935) Li Yixing, Jiedushi (935–967) Li Kerui, Jiedushi (967–978) Li Jiyun, Jiedushi (978–980) Li Jipeng, Jiedushi (980–982, 988–994) Li Jiqian, Jiedushi (998–1004)

Qi – Li Maozhen, Prince (901/907–924)

Qingyuan Jiedushi (complete list) – Liu Congxiao, Jiedushi (949–962) Liu Shaozi, Jiedushi (962) Zhang Hansi, Jiedushi (962–963) Chen Hongjin, Jiedushi (963–978)

Yan – Liu Shouguang, Emperor (911–914)

Yiwu Circuit – Wang Chuzhi, Jiedushi (910–921) Zhao (Chengde) – Wang Rong, Prince (910–921)

Dali Kingdom (complete list) – Duan Siping, Emperor (937–944) Duan Siying, Emperor (944–945) Duan Siliang, Emperor (945–951) Duan Sicong, Emperor (952–968) Duan Sushun, Emperor (968–985) Duan Suying, Emperor (985–1009)

Japan

Heian period Japan (complete list) – Daigo, Emperor (897–930) Suzaku, Emperor (930–946) Murakami, Emperor (946–967) Reizei, Emperor (967–969) En'yū, Emperor (969–984) Kazan, Emperor (984–986) Ichijō, Emperor (986–1011)

Korea

Balhae (complete list) – Dae Wihae, King (894–906) Dae Inseon, King (906–926)

Later Baekje – Kyŏn Hwŏn, King (892–935) Kyŏn Sin-gŏm, King (935–936)

Unified Silla (complete list) – Hyogong, King (897–912) Sindeok, King (912–917) Gyeongmyeong, King (917–924) Gyeongae, King (924–927) Gyeongsun, King (927–935)

Taebong – Kung Ye, King (901–918)

Goryeo (complete list) – Taejo, King (918–943) Hyejong, King (943–945) Jeongjong, King (945–949) Gwangjong, King (949–975) Gyeongjong, King (975–981) Seongjong, King (981–997) Mokjong, King (997–1009)

Asia: Southeast

Cambodia Khmer Empire (complete list) – Yasovarman I, King (889–910) Harshavarman I, King (900–925) Ishanavarman II, King (925–928) Jayavarman IV, King (928–941) Harshavarman II, King (941–944) Rajendravarman II, King (944–968) Jayavarman V, King (968–1001)

Indonesia Indonesia: Java

Sunda Kingdom (complete list) – Windusakti Prabu Dewageng, Maharaja (895–913) Rakeyan Kemuning Gading Prabu Pucukwesi, Maharaja (913–916) Rakeyan Jayagiri Prabu Wanayasa, Maharaja (916–942) Prabu Resi Atmayadarma Hariwangsa, Maharaja (942–954) Limbur Kancana, Maharaja (954–964) Prabu Munding Ganawirya, Maharaja (964–973) Prabu Jayagiri Rakeyan Wulung Gadung, Maharaja (973–989) Prabu Brajawisesa, Maharaja (989–1012)

Mataram kingdom (complete list) – Shailendra dynasty/Sanjaya dynasty Balitung, King (899–911) Daksa, King (910–919) Tulodong, King (919–924) Wawa, King (924–929) Isyana dynasty Mpu Sindok, King (c.929–947) Isyana Tunggawijaya Queen (947–c.985) Makutawangsa Wardhana, King (c.985–991) Dharmawangsa, King (991–1016)

Indonesia: Sumatra Srivijaya: Shailendra dynasty – Śri Udayadityavarman, King (c.960) Haji, King (c.980) Sri Cudamani Warmadewa, King (c.988)

Indonesia: Lesser Sunda Islands Bali Kingdom: Warmadewa dynasty (complete list) – Sri Kesari Warmadewa, King (fl.914) Ugrasena, King (fl.915–942) Tabanendrawarmadewa, King (fl.955–967) Indrajayasingha Warmadewa, Co-regent (fl.960) Janasadhu Warmadewa, King (fl.975) Śri Wijaya Mahadewi, Queen (fl.983) Mahendradatta, Queen (before 989–1007)

Malaysia: Peninsular Kedah Sultanate (complete list) – Darma Raja II, Maharaja (c.880–956) Durbar II, Raja (c.956–1136)

Myanmar / Burma Early Pagan Kingdom (complete list) – Sale Ngahkwe, King (early 10th century) Theinhko, King (early 10th century) Nyaung-u Sawrahan, King (late 10th century)

Philippines

Tondo (complete list) – Jayadewa, Admiral (c.900)

Rajahnate of Butuan (complete list) – Datu Bantuan, Rajah (?–989) Kiling, Rajah (989–1009)

Thailand Ngoenyang (complete list) – Lao Thoeng, King (early 10th century) Lao Tueng, King (mid 10th century) Lao Khon, King (late 10th century)

Vietnam

Champa (complete list) – Jaya Sinhavarman I, King (c.898/903) Jaya Saktivarman, King (?) Bhadravarman II, King (fl. 910) Indravarman III, King (c.918–959) Jaya Indravarman I, King (959–c.965) Paramesvaravarman I, King (c.965–982) Indravarman IV, King (982–986) Lieou Ki-Tsong, of Annam, King (c.986–989) Harivarman II, King (c.989–997) Yang Bo Zhan, of Fan, King (?) Yang Pu Ku Vijaya, King (c.998–1007)

Khúc clan (complete list) – Khúc Tiên Chủ, Jiedushi (905–907) Khúc Trung Chủ, Jiedushi (907–917) Khúc Hậu Chủ, Jiedushi (917–930) Dương Đình Nghệ, Jiedushi (930–937) Kiều Công Tiễn, Jiedushi (937–938)

Ngô dynasty (complete list) – Ngô Quyền, King (938–944) Dương Tam Kha, King (944–950) Ngô Xương Ngập, Grand Prince (950–954) Ngô Xương Văn, King (950–965)

Đại Việt: Đinh dynasty (complete list) – Đinh Bộ Lĩnh, Emperor (968–979) Đinh Phế Đế, Emperor (979–980)

Đại Việt: Early Lê dynasty (complete list) – Lê Hoàn, Emperor (980–1005)

Asia: South

Afghanistan

Ghaznavids (complete list) – Sabuktigin, Emir (977–997) Ismail, Emir (997–998) Mahmud, Sultan (998–1030)

Ghurid dynasty (complete list) – Amir Suri, Malik (9th–10th century)

Bengal and Northeast India

Chandra dynasty – Chamunda or Bhuyada, King (c.881–908) Vairisimha, King (25 years?) Ratnaditya, King (15 years?) Gaghada, King (c.908–937)

Kamarupa: Pala dynasty – Brahma Pala, King (900–920) Ratna Pala, King (920–960) Indra Pala, King (960–990) Go Pala, King (990–1015)

Mallabhum (complete list) – Yadav Malla, King (906–919) Jagat Malla, King (994–1007)

Pala Empire (complete list) – Narayanapala, King (9th–10th century) Rajyapala, King (10th century) Gopala II, King (10th century) Vigrahapala II, King (10th century) Mahipala I, King (977–1027)

Pala dynasty of Kamarupa (complete list) – Brahma Pala, King (900–920) Ratna Pala, King (920–960) Indra Pala, King (960–990)