1029
Fujiwara no Michinaga dies
The Heian regent who had joked that the moon was his died in his sumptuous Hojoji temple, surrounded by his family and nine Buddhist priests chanting nembutsu.
Swahili traders reach Sofala for gold
Muslim merchants from Kilwa and Mogadishu established trading stations at Sofala on the Mozambican coast…
Ghaznavid Empire fragments after Mahmud's decline
As Sultan Mahmud aged and his health declined, his governors in Khorasan and the Punjab began acting with increasing independence.
Ly Thai Tong campaigns against Champa
The young Vietnamese king launched a military expedition against the Cham kingdom to the south, asserting Ly dynasty authority over the contested borderlands…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1029?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1029. The most significant is Fujiwara no Michinaga dies: The Heian regent who had joked that the moon was his died in his sumptuous Hojoji temple, surrounded by his family and nine Buddhist priests chanting nembutsu.
What era was 1029 part of?
1029 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1029?
The events from 1029 span East Asia, Africa, Central Asia and Southeast Asia.