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Julius Caesar (BCE) may have been the greatest man of all times.

• Ajatasatru (512-461 BCE)
• Ashoka (304-232 BCE)
• Samudragupta (315-380)
• Pulakesi II (610-642)
• Raja Raja Chola I (947-1014)
• Akbar I (1542-1605)
• Aurangzeb (1658-1717)
• Shivaji Bhonsle (1627-1680)

Genghis Khan

Ahab

Joseph Stalin

Originally Answered: Which was the world’s richest country in ancient times (1 AD to 1600 AD)? India? China? or any other country? The Roman Empire was the richest nation until the dark ages (circa 300AD).

7 Most Advanced Ancient Civilizations in the World

• Ancient China 2100 – 221 BC.
• Ancient Egypt 3150 – 31 BC.
• Inca Civilization 1200 – 1542 AD (Modern day Peru)
• Ancient Greece 800 BC – 146 BC.
• Maya Civilization 2000 BC – early 16th Century (Modern day Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras)
• Osirian Civilization (Modern day Mediterranean)

Ancient India was not only rich in money, it was rich in culture, tradition, architecture and knowledge as well. While speaking about money part, we had Peacock throne made of 1150kg of Gold and 230kg precious stones. Costing twice than that of Taj Mahal. We also had world class Kohinoor Diamond.

India’s trade was in a healthy state and it became the largest economy by 1700, amounting to almost 27% of world GDP, until the mid-18th century, prior to British rule. This is not the first time Tharoor praises for Muslim rulers.