1057
Anawrahta Conquers Thaton and Transforms Burma
After a three-month siege, King Anawrahta's forces breached the walls of Thaton on the seventeenth of May, capturing the Mon kingdom's royal family…
Fall of Kairouan to Hilalian Arabs
The Banu Hilal Arab tribesmen sacked Kairouan, ending centuries of prosperity for the Maghreb's greatest center of Islamic learning.
Macbeth killed at Lumphanan
Malcolm Canmore finally caught up with his cousin Macbeth in an Aberdeenshire battle and killed him.
Chola-Chalukya Wars Grind On in the Deccan
The endless rivalry between the Chola and Western Chalukya dynasties consumed another year of southern India's energies.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1057?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1057. The most significant is Anawrahta Conquers Thaton and Transforms Burma.
What era was 1057 part of?
1057 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1057?
The events from 1057 span Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe and South Asia.