1131
Song court develops forensic investigation methods
Magistrates in the Southern Song judiciary continued to refine practical techniques for examining suspicious deaths - testing for poison with silver needles…
Death of Baldwin II of Jerusalem
The second king of the Crusader state, who had spent long stretches of his reign as a prisoner of the Turks, died after commending his daughter Melisende…
Almohad defeat at al-Buhaira
Ibn Tumart's first major engagement with Almoravid forces was a bloody rout outside Marrakech.
Fall of the Western Chalukyas begins
The death of Vikramaditya VI of the Western Chalukyas triggered the slow breakup of his Deccan empire.
Eruption of Mount Etna devastates eastern Sicily
Etna's southeastern flank split open in a violent eruption that sent rivers of lava streaming toward the Sicilian coastal plain and showered ash…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1131?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1131. The most significant is Song court develops forensic investigation methods.
What era was 1131 part of?
1131 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1131?
The events from 1131 span East Asia, Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Europe.