Asian Country by History

This country has been the most populous in the world at many points in history, including the years 1000, 1500 and 1800.

This country won a war fought in 1973, which began on a holy day.

This country was invaded by its northern neighbour in 1991.

The capital of the Nabataean Kingdom is now located in this country.

A precursor of this country built the largest temple complex in the world, in terms of land area.

One of the former rulers of this country moved his capital to Zanzibar.

In what is now this country, from 40 to 43 AD, two sisters led a rebellion against the Han dynasty.

The ruins of Gonur Depe, Jeitun and Merv are located in this country.

Large parts of what is now this country were ruled by a Hindu thalassocratic empire between 1293 and 1527.

Most of the Kingdom of Pagan was located within the borders of this country.

An ancient precursor of this country was an empire ruled by Tigranes the Great.

A civil war began in this country on 5th May 1992, less than eight months after the country became independent, and lasted until 27th June 1997.

This country was preceded by what were known as the Trucial States, a group of tribal confederations whose leaders had signed truces with the United Kingdom.

This country became independent on 26th March 1971, before which it was a province of a country it does not border.

This country's capital was one of the capitals of the Durrani Empire.

The ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya is located in this country. The name is derived from the name of the site's gateway, known in English as the Lion Rock.

Islam originated in what is now this country.

This country became independent on 20th May 2002.

This country fought a war with Spain in March and June of 1578, after the Spanish arrived in the Philippines.

The ruins of the ancient cities of Ctesiphon and Susa are located in this country.