1232
Alhambra construction begins in Granada
Muhammad I ibn al-Ahmar, founder of the Nasrid dynasty of Granada, began fortifying a Roman-era hill overlooking the Darro River.
Mongols and Song ally to finish the Jin
The Jin dynasty, squeezed from north and south, faced a Song-Mongol coalition.
Korea resists first Mongol invasion
The Goryeo court, pressed by a Mongol army, evacuated the king and bureaucracy to the island of Ganghwa just off the peninsula.
Nasrid dynasty founded in Granada
Muhammad I ibn al-Ahmar, a resourceful Arab chieftain, established the Nasrid Emirate of Granada by submitting to Castile as a vassal while building…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1232?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1232. The most significant is Alhambra construction begins in Granada: Muhammad I ibn al-Ahmar, founder of the Nasrid dynasty of Granada, began fortifying a Roman-era hill overlooking the Darro River.
What era was 1232 part of?
1232 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1232?
The events from 1232 span Europe and East Asia.