1201
Fourth Crusade mustering begins at Venice
Knights from France and Flanders trickled into the Venetian lagoon expecting ships to Egypt.
Ghurid Sultan Muhammad raids Bengal
The Ghurid general Bakhtiyar Khalji launched a cavalry raid into Bengal and reportedly captured Nadia with only eighteen horsemen by disguising himself…
Sultanate of Ifat emerges in the Horn of Africa
Along the trade corridors linking the Ethiopian highlands to the port of Zeila, Muslim merchants and Somali clans consolidated the Sultanate of Ifat.
Amalric II consolidates Crusader Cyprus
The Lusignan king of Cyprus and Jerusalem strengthened his double kingdom by diplomacy with Aleppo and the Italian maritime republics.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1201?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1201. The most significant is Fourth Crusade mustering begins at Venice: Knights from France and Flanders trickled into the Venetian lagoon expecting ships to Egypt.
What era was 1201 part of?
1201 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1201?
The events from 1201 span Europe, South Asia, Africa and Middle East.