Sword and the Scimitar Timeline: 450-1650AD

  • Period: 450 to

    AD

  • Western Roman Empire Falls
    476

    Western Roman Empire Falls

    On September the 4th (476AD) the Western Roman Empire Fell.
    The Western Roman Emperor Augustus was killed by German Barbarian by the name of Odoacer.
  • Muhammad is Born
    570

    Muhammad is Born

    Sometime in 570AD, the prophet Muhammad was born.
    Muhammad is one of the key figures in the Muslim Faith.
  • Last Roman-Persian War Begins
    Jan 1, 602

    Last Roman-Persian War Begins

    Sometime in 602AD, the last Roman-Persian War Began
    Although the Romans ended up Winning both sides became basically bankrupt due to the Wars.
  • Muhammed's Conquest of Mecca
    Jan 11, 630

    Muhammed's Conquest of Mecca

    On the 11th of January (630AD) Muhammed and his Army captured Mecca. Mecca is the place today where Muslims go for Pilgrimage.
  • First Arab Seige of Constantinople Begins
    Jan 1, 674

    First Arab Seige of Constantinople Begins

    In 674AD, the first Seige of Constantinople Began and It ended in 678AD. The first seige originally began with Arab Sail Boats setting their bases near the Seas of Marmara.
  • Invasion of Spain
    Jan 1, 711

    Invasion of Spain

    Sometime in 711AD, the Moors Invaded Spain. The Moors originally came from Northern Africa.
  • Battle of Hastings
    Oct 14, 1066

    Battle of Hastings

    On the 14th of October (1066AD) William the Conquer (when the battle happened he was actually William the Bastard) battled King Harold. This battle has majorly affected mdern era due to the fact that if that whoever won could basically change the course of history. William the Conquer Won!
  • First Crusades Begin
    Nov 7, 1095

    First Crusades Begin

    On the 7th of November (1095AD) the Pope Urban 2 launched the first Crusade
  • First Shogun in Japan
    Jan 1, 1192

    First Shogun in Japan

    Minamoto Yoritomo is appointed as the first Shogun of Japan in 1192AD. He was the Shogun until1199 when he died.
  • Mongol Invasion of Europe
    Jan 1, 1223

    Mongol Invasion of Europe

    In 1223, Mongol's Invasion of Europe began by invading Russia.
  • Genghis Khan's Death
    Aug 15, 1227

    Genghis Khan's Death

    Sometime in August (1227), the Mongolian leader Genghis Khan died.
  • Marco Polo Adventures to Asia
    Jan 1, 1271

    Marco Polo Adventures to Asia

    In 1271AD, Marco Polo and his Father (Niccolo) set off for Asia. They later Returned in 1295.
  • Marco Polo's Death
    Jan 9, 1324

    Marco Polo's Death

    On the 9th of Jan (1324), the Famous explorer Marco Polo died at the age of 69.
  • Aztecs make Tenochtitlan their Capital
    Jan 1, 1325

    Aztecs make Tenochtitlan their Capital

    In 1325AD, the Aztecs made the City of Tenochtitlan their Capital. It was their Capital until 1521 when the Spanish Conquered it.
  • The Black Death Spreads Across Europe
    Jan 1, 1347

    The Black Death Spreads Across Europe

    The Black Death Spreaded across Europe killing many people.
  • Joan of Arc Burned Alive
    May 30, 1431

    Joan of Arc Burned Alive

    On the 30th of May (1431), Saint Joan of Arc was burned alive.
  • Spanish Invasion of the Aztecs
    Feb 1, 1519

    Spanish Invasion of the Aztecs

    In Feb (1519), the Spanish Conquistadors began their conquest of the Aztecs living in Mexico.
  • The Great Wall of China is Finished

    The Great Wall of China is Finished

    In 1644, the Great wall of China was finished!
    This was near the end of the Ming Dynasty.
  • Alfred the Great's Victory over Danes

    Alfred the Great's Victory over Danes

    On the 12th of May (878AD), King Alfred the Great had his victory ov Danes at the Battle of Edington.
  • Sui Dynasty is Formed

    Sui Dynasty is Formed

    The Sui Dynasty in China is formed by Emporer Wen of Sui.
  • Jerusalem Captured by Muslims

    Jerusalem Captured by Muslims

    After months of Seiging the Muslims finally captured Jerusalem in April 638AD. The Seige Originally began in November 637AD.
  • First Vikings Attacks on Britian

    First Vikings Attacks on Britian

    The first Viking Attack on England happened in 793AD. The second Attack happened 2 years later in 793AD.
  • Charlemagne is Crowned

    Charlemagne is Crowned

    In December (800AD), Charlemagne (sometimes known as Charles the Great) was Crowned as the Holy Roman Emperor. Picture is of him on a Coin.
  • Tang Dynasty Ends

    Tang Dynasty Ends

    On the 1st of June (907AD) the Tang Dynasty Ended. Before the Tang there was the Sui. After the Tang Dynasty there was the 5 Dynasties.
  • Muslims Capture most of Italy

    Muslims Capture most of Italy

    In 902AD, the Muslims Captured most of Southern Italy. This was part of the Islamic Conquests.