1205
Qutb-ud-din Aibak crowned in Delhi
A Turkish slave-general of the Ghurids declared himself sultan on the banks of the Yamuna, founding the Mamluk line of the Delhi Sultanate.
Temujin defeats the Naiman confederation
In his final major steppe campaign before the kurultai of 1206, the Mongol leader crushed the Naiman…
Genghis defeats Western Xia first
Before turning on the Jin, the Mongol chief launched a probing raid into the Tangut kingdom of Western Xia.
Pandya kingdom reasserts independence in Tamil Nadu
After decades of Chola dominance, the Pandya rulers of Madurai shook off their subordination and began rebuilding an independent Tamil kingdom in the deep…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1205?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1205. The most significant is Qutb-ud-din Aibak crowned in Delhi: A Turkish slave-general of the Ghurids declared himself sultan on the banks of the Yamuna, founding the Mamluk line of the Delhi Sultanate.
What era was 1205 part of?
1205 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1205?
The events from 1205 span South Asia, Central Asia and East Asia.