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Gupta empire is destroyed by the huns
gupta empire gets destroyed by the huns -
Aug 15, 1095
first crusade
European Christians begin the first Crusade – a military expedition to reclaim the city of Jerusalem from Muslims. There were another 7 crusades over the next 200 years. -
Jan 1, 1185
first shogun rules Japan
Japan comes under the rule of the first shogun (a military leader); Shoguns rule japan for the next 400 years. -
Jan 1, 1240
Polynesians colonize New Zealand
Polynesians colonize New Zealand, exact year could not be found, it is roughly between 1190 and 1290 -
Jan 1, 1271
Mongul conquest of sung 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. -
Jan 1, 1325
Aztec empire starts in Mexico
Aztec Empire founded in central Mexico -
Jan 1, 1340
first signs of black death
First evidence in Europe of the outbreak of the pandemic known as the Black Death -
Jan 1, 1533
Inca civilisation starts in Peru
Inca civilisation flourishes and is the largest empire in the Americas and is the largest empire at that time -
Start of middle ages
Ancient Rome’s Eastern Empire collapses starting a period in Europe known as the middle Ages. -
First Viking attact on England
Vikings first attack England, starting a 200 year regime of terror in England and Europe