1025
Rajendra Chola's fleet strikes Srivijaya
A Tamil armada crossed the Bay of Bengal and attacked the Sumatran maritime empire of Srivijaya, sacking its capital at Palembang and capturing its king.
Guido of Arezzo invents musical notation
An Italian Benedictine monk devised a four-line staff and a system of solmization using the first syllables of a Latin hymn to St. John…
Song Dynasty advances in forensic medicine
Song magistrates began systematizing techniques for examining suspicious deaths…
Death of Basil II
The Bulgar-slaying Byzantine emperor who had nearly doubled the empire's territory died unmarried and childless after a fifty-year reign.
Boleslaw the Brave crowned King of Poland
The Piast duke finally received royal consecration at Gniezno after years of diplomatic pressure on Rome.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1025?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1025. The most significant is Rajendra Chola's fleet strikes Srivijaya: A Tamil armada crossed the Bay of Bengal and attacked the Sumatran maritime empire of Srivijaya, sacking its capital at Palembang and capturing its king.
What era was 1025 part of?
1025 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1025?
The events from 1025 span Southeast Asia, Europe and East Asia.