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Nov 25, 1019
Yaroslav the Wise Comes to Power in Russia
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Jan 1, 1071
Battle of Manzikert
In the Battle of Manzikert Turkish forces overpowered and crushed the Byzantine defending forces. It led to the Seljuks occupying most of Anatolia, bringing them closer to Constantinople, the Byzantine capital. -
Jan 1, 1092
Malik Shah Dies
When Malik Shah died in 1092, no other capable shah emerged, and the empire divided into separate kingdoms. These minor kingdoms were only loosely connected, and much easier to conquer. -
Jan 1, 1095
Beginning of First Crusade
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Jan 1, 1099
First Crusade Captures Jerusalem
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Jan 1, 1156
Moscow Emerges as "Crude" Village
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Jan 1, 1187
Muslims Recover Jerusalem After First Crusade
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Period: Jan 1, 1200 to Jan 1, 1250
Mongols Conquer China
In the early 1200s the Mongols became more unified and powerful. Led by their ruler Genghis Khan, their growing strength allowed them to conquer China. -
Jan 1, 1227
Death of Genghis Khan
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Jan 1, 1240
Mongols Capture Kiev
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Jan 1, 1258
Seljuks Capture Baghdad from Persians
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Jan 1, 1480
Russians and Mongols Retreat After "Bloodless" Standoff Marking End of Mongol Rule in Russia
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Slavs and Vikings Establish in Novgorod
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City of Kiev Established on the Dnieper River
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Vladimir and All His Subjects are Baptised
Establishes Orthodox Christianity as Religion of Russia.
