1251
Mongke elected Great Khan
Backed by Batu of the Golden Horde, Mongke the son of Tolui was raised on the felt as fourth Great Khan, ending a power struggle among Genghisid lineages.
Aibek establishes Mamluk power in Egypt
The Turkic slave-soldier Aibek, first sultan of the Mamluk Bahri dynasty, consolidated his grip on Egypt by marrying the formidable Shajar al-Durr…
Shepherds' Crusade riots in France
A charismatic Hungarian preacher gathered tens of thousands of French peasants and shepherds under a banner of rescuing King Louis from captivity.
Sorghaghtani Beki maneuvers her sons to power
The Nestorian Christian princess and widow of Tolui, widely regarded as the most capable politician in the Mongol Empire, engineered the election of her son…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1251?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1251. The most significant is Mongke elected Great Khan: Backed by Batu of the Golden Horde, Mongke the son of Tolui was raised on the felt as fourth Great Khan, ending a power struggle among Genghisid lineages.
What era was 1251 part of?
1251 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1251?
The events from 1251 span Central Asia, Middle East and Europe.