1008
Battle of Waihind crushes Hindu Shahis
Mahmud of Ghazni shattered a grand Hindu confederacy assembled by Anandapala at Waihind near Peshawar.
Suryavarman I consolidates power at Angkor
After years of civil war against rival claimants, the Khmer usurper secured his grip on the throne of Angkor.
Murasaki Shikibu's diary at court
The author of Genji recorded brilliant snatches of Heian palace life…
Kanem kingdom embraces Islam at Lake Chad
Rulers of the Kanem kingdom on the shores of Lake Chad began adopting Islam through contact with trans-Saharan traders from North Africa.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1008?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1008. The most significant is Battle of Waihind crushes Hindu Shahis: Mahmud of Ghazni shattered a grand Hindu confederacy assembled by Anandapala at Waihind near Peshawar.
What era was 1008 part of?
1008 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1008?
The events from 1008 span South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia and Africa.