| Lists of state leaders by century: |
| See also: |
| Millennium |
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| 2nd millennium |
| Centuries |
| Timelines |
| State leaders |
| Decades |
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Births – Deaths Establishments – Disestablishments |
This is a list of state leaders in the 16th century (1501–1600) AD, of South Asia. These polities are generally sovereign states, but excludes minor dependent territories, whose leaders can be found listed under territorial governors in the 16th century. For completeness, these lists can include colonies, protectorates, or other dependent territories that have since gained sovereignty.