1061
Alp Arslan succeeds Tughril Beg
The nephew of the Seljuk founder inherited the sultanate on Tughril's death.
Pagan Establishes Forty-Three Frontier Forts
By royal order issued in February, King Anawrahta's engineers completed a chain of forty-three fortified posts ringing the Pagan kingdom's expanded borders.
Pisa raids Palermo
A Pisan fleet attacked the Sicilian capital, penetrating the harbor and burning vessels in a raid that coincided with the Norman attack on the island.
Seljuk Empire Reaches Its Territorial Apex Under Alp Arslan
The new sultan Alp Arslan inherited from his uncle Tughril Beg a domain stretching from Khorasan to Iraq, and immediately began extending it.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1061?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1061. The most significant is Alp Arslan succeeds Tughril Beg: The nephew of the Seljuk founder inherited the sultanate on Tughril's death.
What era was 1061 part of?
1061 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1061?
The events from 1061 span Central Asia, Southeast Asia and Europe.