1219
Mongols invade the Khwarazmian Empire
Genghis Khan turned his full war machine against the wealthy Persianate empire of Sultan Muhammad II.
Francis meets Sultan al-Kamil at Damietta
During the crusader siege of Damietta, Francis of Assisi crossed the lines unarmed and asked to preach to the sultan.
Mongols capture Bukhara
The jewel of Transoxiana surrendered to Genghis Khan, who rode into the great Friday mosque and declared himself the scourge of God.
Genghis Khan's Yasa code promulgated across the empire
As his armies rode west, the Great Khan imposed his legal code on conquered peoples from the Altai to the Oxus.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1219?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1219. The most significant is Mongols invade the Khwarazmian Empire: Genghis Khan turned his full war machine against the wealthy Persianate empire of Sultan Muhammad II. Bukhara, Samarkand, and Merv fell in succession.
What era was 1219 part of?
1219 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1219?
The events from 1219 span Central Asia and Middle East.