1031
Cordoba Caliphate formally dissolved
Andalusian notables in Cordoba, unable to tolerate any more pretenders, abolished the office of caliph altogether and declared themselves a republic.
Seljuks establish themselves in Khorasan
Under the brothers Tughril and Chagri, the Oghuz Turkish warband defeated Ghaznavid forces and began controlling towns in northeastern Persia.
Taifa kingdoms flourish in Iberia
With the Cordoba caliphate abolished, some thirty independent taifa kingdoms competed for poets, musicians, and scholars across Muslim Spain.
Henry I crowned King of France
The eldest surviving son of Robert the Pious assumed a Capetian throne whose real power scarcely reached beyond a day's ride from Paris.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1031?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1031. The most significant is Cordoba Caliphate formally dissolved: Andalusian notables in Cordoba, unable to tolerate any more pretenders, abolished the office of caliph altogether and declared themselves a republic.
What era was 1031 part of?
1031 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1031?
The events from 1031 span Europe and Central Asia.