early modern state

An early modern state is a centralized political entity that emerged in Europe between the 15th and 18th centuries, characterized by growing bureaucratic administration, territorial sovereignty, standing armies, and increasingly standardized systems of law and taxation.

Instances (11)

• Holy Roman Empire
• Poland-Lithuania in the early modern period
• Viceroyalty of Peru
• Swedish Empire
• Mughal Empire (in much of the territory)
  surface form: Mughal Empire
• Muscovy
• Cossack Hetmanate
• Kingdom of Navarre
• Safavid Empire
• Khanate of Khiva
• Grand Duchy of Lithuania