Events in History

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  • 458

    Gupta Empire Destroyed

    Gupta Empire Destroyed
    The Gupta Empire in India is destroyed by the Huns, starting a period of chaos in India.
  • 476

    Start of the Middle Ages

    Start of the Middle Ages
    Ancient Rome's Eastern Empire collapses starting a period in Europe known as the Middle Age.
  • 793

    Vikings first attack England

    Vikings first attack England
    Vikings first attack England, starting a 200 year regime of terror in England and Europe.
  • Period: 1095 to 1291

    Crusades

    European Christians begin the first Crusade (1095) - a military expedition to reclaim the city of Jerusalem from Muslims. There were another 7 crusades over the next 200 years.
  • 1185

    Japan's First Shogun

    Japan's First Shogun
    Japan comes under the rule of the first shogun (a military leader); Shoguns rule Japan for the next 400 years.
  • 1271

    Yuan Dynasty

    Yuan Dynasty
    Under the leadership of Kublai Khan, the Mongols defeat the Sung Dynasty in China and set up the Yuan Dynasty. For the first time, China is ruled by foreigners.
  • 1280

    Polynesians colonise New Zealand

    Polynesians colonise New Zealand
  • 1348

    The Black Death

    The Black Death
    First evidence in Europe of the outbreak of the pandemic known as the Black Death.
  • 1428

    Aztec Empire

    Aztec Empire
    Aztec Empire was founded in central Mexico.
  • 1438

    Inca Civilisation

    Inca Civilisation
    Inca civilisation emerges in South America