1238
Kingdom of Sukhothai founded in Siam
Two Thai chieftains, Pho Khun Bang Klang Hao and Pho Khun Pha Mueang, overthrew the Khmer governor at Sukhothai and declared an independent Tai kingdom.
Mongols sack Vladimir-Suzdal
Vladimir, the grandest city of northern Rus, fell in February to Mongol siege engines.
James I of Aragon captures Valencia
After a two-year siege, the Aragonese king entered the walled port and celebrated mass in its chief mosque.
Singhasari kingdom rises in Java
Ken Arok, a figure of mixed legend and history, founded the kingdom of Singhasari in eastern Java after a series of assassinations and coups that read like…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1238?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1238. The most significant is Kingdom of Sukhothai founded in Siam: Two Thai chieftains, Pho Khun Bang Klang Hao and Pho Khun Pha Mueang, overthrew the Khmer governor at Sukhothai and declared an independent Tai kingdom.
What era was 1238 part of?
1238 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1238?
The events from 1238 span Southeast Asia and Europe.