This is a list of state leaders in the 12th century (1101–1200) AD, except for the many leaders within the Holy Roman Empire.
Africa
Africa: Central
Chad
Kanem Empire (Kanem–Bornu)Dates calculated on the basis of Lange, Diwan, 65-77; id., Kingdoms, 552. (complete list) – Dunama I, Mai (1080–1133) Bir I, Mai (1133–1160) Abdallah I, Mai (1160–1176) Salmama I, Mai (1176–1203)
Africa: East
Ethiopia
Zagwe dynasty of Ethiopia (complete list) – Kedus Harbe, Negus (c.1079–c.1119) Gebre Mesqel Lalibela, Negus (1189–1229)
Somalia
Sultanate of Ifat: Walashma dynasty (complete list) – ʿUmar DunyaHuz, Sultan (1185–1228)
Africa: Northeast
Egypt
Fatimid Caliphate (complete list) – al-Musta'li, Caliph (1094–1101) al-Amir bi-Ahkami'l-Lah, Caliph (1101–1130) al-Hafiz, Caliph (1130–1149) al-Zafir, Caliph (1149–1154) al-Fa'iz bi-Nasr Allah, Caliph (1154–1160) al-Adid, Caliph (1160–1171)
Sudan
Makuria (complete list) – Georgios IV, King (1130–1158) Moses Georgios, King (c.1158)
Africa: Northcentral
Ifriqiya
Zirid dynastySee al-Nuwayri (v.2, App.1) and Ibn Khaldoun, v.2 (complete list) – Tamim ibn al-Mu'izz, ruler (1062–1108) Yahya ibn Tamim, ruler (1108–1131) Ali ibn Yahya, ruler (1115–1121) Abul-Hasan al-Hasan ibn Ali, ruler (1121–1152)
Africa: Northwest
Morocco
Almoravid dynasty of Morocco (complete list) – Yusuf ibn Tashfin, Sultan (1072–1106) Ali ibn Yusuf, Sultan (1106–1142) Tashfin ibn Ali, Sultan (1142–1146) Ibrahim ibn Tashfin, Sultan (1146) Ishaq ibn Ali, Sultan (1146–1147)
Almohad Caliphate of Morocco (complete list) – Abd al-Mu'min, Caliph (1147–1163) Abu Yaqub Yusuf, Caliph (1163–1184) Yaqub al-Mansur, Caliph (1184–1199) Muhammad al-Nasir, Caliph (1199–1213)
Africa: West
Benin
Kingdom of Benin (complete list) – Eweka I, Oba (1180–1246)
Nigeria
Kingdom of Kano (complete list) – Gijimasu dan Warisi, King (1095–1134) Nawata, King (1134–1136) Yusa, King (1136–1194) Naguji, King (1194–1247)
Kingdom of Nri (complete list) – Eze Nri Nàmóke, King (1090–1158) Eze Nri Buífè, King (1159–1259)
Asia
Asia: Central
Afghanistan
Ghaznavid dynasty (complete list) – Mas'ud III, Sultan (1099–1115) Shir-Zad, Sultan (1115–1116) Arslan-Shah, Sultan (1116–1117) Bahram-Shah, Sultan (1117–1157) Khusrau Shah, Sultan (1157–1160) Khusrau Malik, Sultan (1160–1186)
Kazakhstan
Qara Khitai / Western Liao Yelü Dashi, Emperor (1124–1143) Xiao Tabuyan, Empress Regent (1144–1150) Renzong, Emperor (1150–1164) Yelü Pusuwan, Empress Regent (1164–1178) Yelü Zhilugu, Sovereign (1178–1211)
Mongolia
Khamag Mongol (complete list) – Khaidu, ruler (?–c.1100) Khabul, Khan (1120–1148)Weiers 1986: 505 Ambaghai, Khan (1148–1156) Hotula, Khan (1156–1160) Yesugei de facto ruler (?–1171) Genghis, Khan (1189–1206)
Tibet
GugeL. Petech (1980), 'Ya-ts'e, Gu-ge, Pu-rang: A new study', The Central Asiatic Journal 24, pp. 85–111; R. Vitali (1996), The kingdoms of Gu.ge Pu.hrang. Dharamsala: Tho.ling gtsug.lag.khang. Zhi ba 'Od, ruler (?–1111) bSod nams rtse, King (c.1095–early 12th century) bKra shis rtse, King (pre-1137) Jo bo rGyal po, Regent (mid-12th century) rTse 'bar btsan, King (12th century) sPyi lde btsan, King (12th century) rNam lde btsan, King (12th/13th century) Nyi ma lde, King (12th/13th century)
Asia: East
Khitan China: Liao dynasty
Liao dynasty (complete list) – Daozong, Emperor (1055–1101) Tianzuo, Emperor (1101–1125)
China: Northern Song
Song dynasty (complete list) – Huizong, Emperor (1100–1125) Qinzong, Emperor (1126–1127)
China: Jin dynasty
Jin dynasty – Taizu, Emperor (1115–1123) Taizong, Emperor (1123–1135) Xizong, Emperor (1135–1150) Prince of Hailing, Emperor (1150–1161) Shizong, Emperor (1161–1189) Zhangzong, Emperor (1189–1208)
China: Other states and entities
Dali Kingdom (complete list) – Duan Zhengchun, Emperor (1096–1108) Duan Yu, Emperor (1108–1147) Duan Zhengxing, Emperor (1147–1171) Duan Zhixing, Emperor (1171–1200) Duan Zhilian, Emperor (1200–1204)
Western Xia – Chóngzōng, Emperor (1086–1139) Rénzōng, Emperor (1139–1193) Huánzōng, Emperor (1193–1206)
China: Southern Song
Song dynasty (complete list) – Gaozong, Emperor (1127–1162) Xiaozong, Emperor (1162–1189) Guangzong, Emperor (1189–1194) Ningzong, Emperor (1194–1224)
Japan
Heian period Japan (complete list) – Horikawa, Emperor (1087–1107) Toba, Emperor (1107–1123) Sutoku, Emperor (1123–1142) Konoe, Emperor (1142–1155) Go-Shirakawa, Emperor (1155–1158) Nijō, Emperor (1158–1165) Rokujō, Emperor (1165–1168) Takakura, Emperor (1168–1180) Antoku, Emperor (1180–1185) Go-Toba, Emperor (1183–1198)
Kamakura shogunate Emperors (complete list) – Go-Toba, Emperor (1183–1198) Tsuchimikado, Emperor (1198–1210) Shōgun (complete list) – Minamoto no Yoritomo, shōgun (1192–1199)Nussbaum, "Minamoto no Yoritomo" at p. 635.
Ryukyu Kingdom: Shunten Dynasty – Shunten, Chief (1187–1237)
Korea
Goryeo (complete list) – Sukjong, King (1095–1105) Yejong, King (1105–1122) Injong, King (1122–1146) Uijong, King (1146–1170) Myeongjong, King (1170–1197) Sinjong, King (1197–1204)
Asia: Southeast
Cambodia Khmer Empire (complete list) – Nripatindravarman, King (1080–1113) Jayavarman VI, King (1080–1107) Dharanindravarman I, King (1107–1113) Suryavarman II, King (1113–1150) Dharanindravarman II, King (1150–1156) Yasovarman II, King (1156–1165) Tribhuvanadityavarman, King (1165–1177) Jayavarman VII, King (1181–1218)
Indonesia
Indonesia: Java
Sunda Kingdom (complete list) – Prabu Langlangbhumi, Maharaja (1064–1154) Rakeyan Jayagiri, Maharaja (1154–1156) Prabu Dharmakusumah, Maharaja (1156–1175) Prabu Guru Dharmasiksa, Maharaja (1175-1297)
Kediri Kingdom – Jayawarsa, King (c.1104–1115) Kameshwara, King (c.1115–1130) Jayabaya, King (c.1130–1157) Sarweshwara, King (c.1160–1170) Aryyeçwara, King (c.1170–1180) Gandra, King (c.1180–1190) Çrngga, King (c.1190–1200) Kertajaya, King (1200–1222)
Indonesia: Sumatra
Srivijaya: Palembang – Rajaraja Chola II, King (c.1156) Srimat Trailokyaraja Maulibhusana Warmadewa, King (c.1183)
Melayu Kingdom/ Dharmasraya: Mauli dynasty (complete list) – Trailokyaraja, King (c.1183)
Indonesia: Lesser Sunda Islands Bali Kingdom (complete list) – Warmadewa dynasty Śri Maharaja Sakalendukirana Laksmidhara Wijayottunggadewi, Queen (fl.1088–1101) Śri Suradhipa, King (fl.1115–1119) Jaya dynasty Śri Jayaśakti, King (fl.1133–1150) Ragajaya, King (fl.1155) Jayapangus, King (fl.1178–1181) Arjayadengjayaketana, Queen (fl.1200) Haji Ekajayalancana, King (co-regent fl.1200)
Malaysia: Peninsular Kedah Sultanate (complete list) – Durbar II, Raja (c.956–1136) Mudzaffar Shah I, Sultan, (1136–1179) Mu'adzam Shah, Sultan, (1179–1202)
Myanmar / Burma Pagan Kingdom (complete list) – Alaungsithu (Sithu I), King (1112/13–1167) Narathu, King (1167–1171) Naratheinkha, King (1171–1174) Narapatisithu (Sithu II), King (1174–1211)
Philippines Tondo (complete list) – Lakan Timamanukum, ruler (12th century)
Thailand Ngoenyang (complete list) – Lao Chong, King (11th–12th century) Chom Pha Rueang, King (early 12th century–1148) Chueang, King (1148–1192) Lao Ngoen Rueang, King (1192–early 13th century)
Vietnam
Đại Việt: Later Lý dynasty (complete list) – Lý Nhân Tông, Emperor (1072–1127) Lý Thần Tông, Emperor (1128–1138) Lý Anh Tông, Emperor (1138–1175) Lý Cao Tông, Emperor (1176–1210)
Champa (complete list) – Jaya Indravarman II, King (1080–1081, 1086–1114) Harivarman V, King (1114–1139) Jaya Indravarman III, King (1139/45) Rudravarman IV, (Khmer vassal) King (1145–1147) Jaya Harivarman I, King (1147–1167) Jaya Harivarman II, King (1167) Jaya Indravarman IV, King (1167–1190) Suryajayavarmadeva, (Khmer vassal in Vijaya) King (1190–1191) Vidyanandana, (Khmer vassal in Pandurang) King (1190–1203)
Asia: South
Afghanistan
Ghaznavids (complete list) – Masʽud III, Sultan (1099–1115) Shir-Zad, Sultan (1115–1116) Arslan-Shah, Sultan (1116–1117) Bahram-Shah, Sultan (1117–1157) Khusrau-Shah, Sultan (1157–1160) Khusrau Malik, Sultan (1160–1186) Khosrow-Shah, Sultan (1168–1176)
Ghurid dynasty (complete list) – Izz al-Din Husayn, Malik (1100–1146) Sayf al-Din Suri, Malik (1146–1149) Baha al-Din Sam I, Malik (1149) Ala al-Din Husayn, Malik (1149–1161) Sayf al-Din Muhammad, Malik (1161–1163) Ghiyath al-Din Muhammad, Malik (1163–1203) Muhammad of Ghor, Malik (1172–1206)
Bengal and Northeast India
Chutia Kingdom (complete list) – Birpal, King (1187–1224)
Mallabhum (complete list) – Prakash Malla, King (1097–1102) Ram Malla, King (1185–1209)
Kingdom of Manipur (complete list) – Loiyumba, King (1074–1112) Loitongpa, King (1112–1150) Atom Yoilempa, King (1150–1163) Iyanthapa, King (1163–1195) Thayanthapa, King (1195–1231)
Pala Empire (complete list) – Ramapala, King (1072–1126) Kumarapala, King (1126–1128) Gopala III, King (1128–1143) Madanapala, King (1143–1161) Govindapala, King (1161–1165)
Sena dynasty (complete list) – Vijaya Sena, King (1096–1159) Ballala Sena, King (1159–1179) Lakshmana Sena, King (1179–1206)
India
Amber Kingdom (complete list) – Malayasi, King (1094–1146) Vijaldeo, King (1146–1179) Rajdeo, King (1179–1216)
Chahamanas of Naddula (complete list) – Jojalladeva, King (c.1090–1110) Asharaja, King (c.1110–1119) Ratnapala, King (c.1119–1132) Rayapala, King (c.1132–1145) Katukaraja, King (c.1145–1148) Alhanadeva, King (c.1148–1163) Kelhanadeva, King (c.1163–1193) Jayatasimha, King (c.1193–1197)
Chahamanas of Shakambhari (complete list) – Ajayaraja II, King (c.1110–1135) Arnoraja, King (c.1135–1150) Jagaddeva, King (c.1150) Vigraharaja IV, King (c.1150–1164) Aparagangeya, King (c.1164–1165) Prithviraja II, King (c.1165–1169) Someshvara, King (c.1169–1178) Prithviraj Chauhan, King (c.1178–1192) Govindaraja IV, King (c.1192) Hariraja, King (c.1193–1194)
Chandelas of Jejakabhukti (complete list) – Sallakshana-Varman, King (c.1100–1110) Jaya-Varman, King (c.1110–1120) Prithvi-Varman, King (c.1120–1128) Madana-Varman, King (c.1128–1165) Yasho-Varman II, King (c.1164–1165) Paramardi-Deva, King (c.1165–1203)
Chaulukya dynasty of Gujarat (complete list) – Jayasimha Siddharaja, King (1094–1143) Kumarapala, King (1143–1172) Ajayapala, King (1172–1174) Mularaja II, King (1174–1177) Bhima II, King (1177–1240)
Western Chalukya Empire (complete list) – Vikramaditya VI, King (1076–1126) Someshvara III, King (1126–1138) Jagadhekamalla II1138–1151) Tailapa III, King (1151–1164) Jagadhekamalla III, King (1163–1183) Someshvara IV, King (1184–1200)
Chera Perumals of Makotai (complete list) – Rama Varma Kulashekhara, King (1089–1102/22) Kotha Varma Marthandam, King (1102–1125) Vira Kerala Varma I, King (1125–1145) Kodai Kerala Varma, King (1145–1150) Vira Ravi Varma, King (1145–1150) Vira Kerala Varma II, King (1164–1167) Vira Aditya Varma, King (1167–1173) Vira Udaya Martanda Varma, King (1173–1192) Devadaram Vira Kerala Varma III, King (1192–1195) Vira Manikantha Rama Varma Tiruvadi, King (1195–?)
Chola dynasty (complete list) – Kulothunga Chola I, King (1070–1120) Vikrama Chola, King (1118–1135) Kulothunga Chola II, King (1133–1150) Rajaraja Chola II, King (1146–1173) Rajadhiraja Chola II, King (1166–1178) Kulothunga Chola III, King (1178–1218)
Gahadavala dynasty (complete list) – Chandradeva, King (c.1089–1103) Madanapala, King (c.1104–1113) Govindachandra, King (c.1114–1155) Vijayachandra, King (c.1155–1169) Jayachandra, King (c.1170–1194) Harishchandra, King (c.1194–1197)
Eastern Ganga dynasty (complete list) – Anantavarman Chodaganga, King (1078–1150) Jateswara Deva or Ekajata Deva, King (1147–1156) Raghava Deva, King (1156–1170) Rajaraja Deva II, King (1170–1178) Ananga Bhima Deva II, King (1178–1198) Rajaraja Deva III, King (1198–1211)
Garhwal Kingdom (complete list) – Vibhog Pal, King (1084–1101) Suvayanu Pal, King (1102–1115) Vikram Pal, King (1116–1131) Vichitra Pal, King (1131–1140) Hans Pal, King (1141–1152) Som Pal, King (1152–1159) Kadil Pal, King (1159–1164) Kamdev Pal, King (1172–1179) Sulakshan Dev, King (1179–1197) Lakhan Dev, King (1197–1220)
Hoysala Empire (complete list) –