1157
Almohad Caliphate conquers Tunis
Abd al-Mu'min's Almohad armies swept eastward across the Maghreb and captured Tunis from its enfeebled Zirid rulers, completing a decade-long campaign…
Ghurid raids intensify in northern India
Ala al-Din Husayn, the Ghurid sultan known to his victims as Jahansuz - the World-Burner - descended from his Afghan mountain fastness and sacked the great…
Kingdom of Leon and Castile divided
Alfonso VII of Leon and Castile died crossing the Sierra Morena and split his realm between his sons, creating separate kingdoms of Leon and Castile…
Raymond Berenguer IV annexes Murcia
The Count of Barcelona, now dominant in Catalan Aragon, extended his raiding deep into Almohad al-Andalus.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1157?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1157. The most significant is Almohad Caliphate conquers Tunis.
What era was 1157 part of?
1157 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1157?
The events from 1157 span Africa, South Asia and Europe.