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Events in the area

  • Heiji rebellion
    Jan 19, 1160

    Heiji rebellion

    The Heiji rebellion was a small civil war in Japan over political power
  • Battle of Tangdao
    Nov 16, 1161

    Battle of Tangdao

    During the Jin-Song wars, the Jin attempted to conquer the Southern Songs. It caused a naval war with Song victory.
  • Borte's abduction
    Jan 1, 1178

    Borte's abduction

    Borte was kidnapped by the Merkits. This was retaliation for the abduction of Hoelun several years ago. Months later, Temujin, with the help of Wang Khan and Jamukha.
  • Panhala Fort
    Feb 1, 1178

    Panhala Fort

    The Pangaea fort was established. It was a major trade route from Bijapur.
  • Siege of Jerusalem
    Sep 20, 1187

    Siege of Jerusalem

    The Siege of Jerusalem lasted from 20 September to 2 October 1187. It ended when Balian of Ibelin surrendered the city to Saladin.
  • Massacre at Ayyadieh
    Aug 20, 1191

    Massacre at Ayyadieh

    King Richard the Lionheart of England killed around 3000 Muslims in order to get back the holy land.
  • Yellow River Flood
    Jan 1, 1194

    Yellow River Flood

    The yellow River flood created many disasters. It destroyed the economy and left many people homeless.
  • Uighur script
    Feb 1, 1204

    Uighur script

    Uighur script is introduced in Mongolia. It is still used to this day.
  • The Mongols in China
    Jan 1, 1207

    The Mongols in China

    The first target of the Mongols were the Xiaxia. The Mongols had three massive invasions against the Xiaxia. After their defeat the Xixia was forced to pay tribute to the Mongols
  • Mongol invasion of the Jin dynasty
    Jun 25, 1211

    Mongol invasion of the Jin dynasty

    Genghis Khan and the Mongols attack the Jin Dynasty. After four years Genghis Khan captured Zhongdu a city of the Jin. After that many parts of China was under Mongol control