1114
Bhaskara II born in Bijapur
In the Deccan, a mathematician was born who would describe solutions to quadratic and Pell equations centuries before Europe caught up, and gesture…
Earthquake devastates Antioch
A pre-dawn tremor shattered the Seleucid capital turned Crusader stronghold.
Alfonso I of Aragon campaigns on the Ebro
The Battler, as he was called, began a series of raids deep into Muslim Aragon and Valencia that would soon reach the Mediterranean coast.
Alaungsithu ascends the Pagan throne
The new Burmese king inherited a kingdom at the height of its power and spent decades traveling his vast realm by royal barge along the Irrawaddy, dedicating…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1114?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1114. The most significant is Bhaskara II born in Bijapur.
What era was 1114 part of?
1114 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1114?
The events from 1114 span South Asia, Middle East, Europe and Southeast Asia.