1001
Mahmud of Ghazni's first Indian raid
At Peshawar the Turkic sultan crushed the Hindu Shahi king Jayapala, opening the gates of the Punjab to two decades of lucrative Ghaznavid plunder.
Leif Erikson establishes Vinland camp
At a grassy headland near modern L'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland, Leif's crew raised long-houses of sod and timber to winter in.
Sei Shonagon circulates The Pillow Book
At the Heian court, a rival of Murasaki Shikibu released her Makura no Soshi…
Stephen I founds Hungarian bishoprics
The newly crowned Magyar king established the archdiocese of Esztergom and began carving his realm into ten dioceses.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1001?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1001. The most significant is Mahmud of Ghazni's first Indian raid: At Peshawar the Turkic sultan crushed the Hindu Shahi king Jayapala, opening the gates of the Punjab to two decades of lucrative Ghaznavid plunder.
What era was 1001 part of?
1001 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1001?
The events from 1001 span South Asia, North America, East Asia and Europe.