1206
Temujin proclaimed Genghis Khan at the Onon
At a great kurultai on the Onon River, the assembled Mongol tribes hailed Temujin as Chinggis, universal ruler.
Muhammad of Ghor assassinated on the Indus
The Afghan sultan who had conquered northern India was murdered by Ismaili assassins while encamped on the banks of the Jhelum.
Qutb Minar construction begins in Delhi
Qutb-ud-din Aibak ordered the building of a red sandstone victory tower next to the new Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque, itself built on the rubble of Hindu and Jain…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1206?
Saeculum lists 3 events from 1206. The most significant is Temujin proclaimed Genghis Khan at the Onon: At a great kurultai on the Onon River, the assembled Mongol tribes hailed Temujin as Chinggis, universal ruler.
What era was 1206 part of?
1206 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1206?
The events from 1206 span Central Asia and South Asia.