1062
Marrakesh founded by the Almoravids
Yusuf ibn Tashfin laid out his new capital on the Atlantic plain south of the Atlas…
Fatimid Cairo Erupts in Civil War
The simmering rivalry between Turkish and Sudanese-Berber military factions in Cairo exploded into open warfare that would rage for five years.
End of the Former Nine Years War
The Japanese imperial general Minamoto no Yoriyoshi finally defeated the Abe clan of Mutsu after nine years of campaigning in the northern Honshu mountains.
Virarajendra Chola Defeats Chalukya Forces Repeatedly
The Chola king Virarajendra launched a series of devastating campaigns into Chalukya territory…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1062?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1062. The most significant is Marrakesh founded by the Almoravids: Yusuf ibn Tashfin laid out his new capital on the Atlantic plain south of the Atlas.
What era was 1062 part of?
1062 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1062?
The events from 1062 span Africa, Middle East, East Asia and South Asia.