1022
Mahmud of Ghazni annexes Lahore
The Ghaznavid sultan captured Lahore after defeating the last Hindu Shahi ruler Trilochanapala, extinguishing the dynasty that had resisted him for two decades.
Song porcelain kilns produce Ru ware
Imperial kilns in Henan began producing Ru ware, a celadon so prized that even in its own era fewer than a hundred pieces were made for the court.
Synod of Pavia condemns clerical marriage
Pope Benedict VIII and Emperor Henry II convened German and Italian bishops to legislate against priestly wives and concubines.
Heresy trial at Orleans
A group of canons at the French city were accused of Manichaean errors by King Robert the Pious.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1022?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1022. The most significant is Mahmud of Ghazni annexes Lahore: The Ghaznavid sultan captured Lahore after defeating the last Hindu Shahi ruler Trilochanapala, extinguishing the dynasty that had resisted him for two decades.
What era was 1022 part of?
1022 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1022?
The events from 1022 span South Asia, East Asia and Europe.