Here is a list of world's richest empires in ancient history
Roman Empire: renowned for its enormous conquests and its use of people and other resources to support its unrelenting growth.
Persian Empire: Ruled a significant portion of the world's population, amassing incredible riches that were later redistributed by Alexander the Great.
Egyptian Empire: The vast majority of its people lived in poverty while the ruling class possessed an unbelievable amount of wealth.
Byzantine Empire: Flourished with a diverse and advanced economy compared to its Western counterpart, benefiting from its proximity to other wealthy regions.
Ottoman Empire: The affluent and highly tolerant empire dominated important trade routes and fostered advances in science and culture.
Mughal Dynasty: Positioned itself as a global trade crossroads, amassing significant economic output through strategic investments in infrastructure and trade.
British Empire: At its height, it controlled a sizable portion of the world's landmass, making it one of the most powerful and prosperous empires in history.