State Types in Azgaar’s Fantasy Map Generator

Confused about what a particular State Type in FMG means? I’ve compiled a list of every single one, with explanations!

I’ve also included links to the relevent Wikipedia articles for further reading.

Monarchy

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Beylik

A Beylik was a region (similar to a Principality or Duchy) ruled by a Bey in the Ottoman Empire.

Further Reading: Beylik [NOTE: limited article] and Bey on Wikipedia.

Despotate

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Dominion

A Dominion was a self-governing area in the British Empire. They were fully autonomous, and equal in status, united by a common allegiance.

• Examples: (under the British Empire) Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Further Reading: Dominion on Wikipedia.

Duchy

A Duchy is (in Europe) a country or territory ruled by a Duke or Duchess, and under allegiance to a King or Queen. Countries may have the title of Duchy, but if they do they will usually have once been a part of a larger country.

• Examples: (in the Medieval period) Normany, Burgundy, and Brittany.

Further Reading: Duchy on Wikipedia.

Emirate

An Emirate is an area ruled by an Emir (a title used by Muslim leaders and that is similar to a King or Prince).

• Examples: United Arab Emirates (see constituent Emirates).

Further Reading: Emirate on Wikipedia.

Empire

An Empire is an area that is comprised of multiple territories or groups, and ruled by am Emporer or Empress. Areas of an Empire are usually semi-autonomous under a Imperial representative such as a Govenor. Empires are usually formed by conquest but can be formed by other things, like political unions or marriages.

• Examples: The British Empire, The French Empire, and The Central African Empire.

Further Reading: Empire on Wikipedia.

Horde

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Grand Duchy

A Grand Duchy is a State whose ruler has the title of Grand Duke or Grand Duchess. This is often due to a union of Duchies. It usually refers to a country smaller than most countries, but larger than an individual Duchy.

• Examples: (under Holy Roman Empire) Tuscany and Savoy.

Further Reading: Grand Duchy on Wikipedia.

Heptarchy

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Khaganate

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Khanate

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Kingdom

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Marches

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Principality

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Satrapy

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Shogunate

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Sultanate

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Tsardom

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Ulus

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Viceroyalty

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