1083
Pagan Kingdom Builds Thousands of Buddhist Temples
The plain of Pagan entered its great age of construction, as successive kings and wealthy donors raised thousands of Buddhist temples, stupas, and monasteries…
Vijnaneshwara Composes the Mitakshara at Kalyani
In the court of Vikramaditya VI, the jurist Vijnaneshwara completed the Mitakshara…
Later Three Years War begins in Japan
A succession dispute in the Kiyowara clan of northern Honshu erupted into war.
Almoravids capture Ceuta
Yusuf ibn Tashfin took the North African port city of Ceuta from its local ruler…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1083?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1083. The most significant is Pagan Kingdom Builds Thousands of Buddhist Temples.
What era was 1083 part of?
1083 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1083?
The events from 1083 span Southeast Asia, South Asia, East Asia and Africa.