1258
Mongols sack Baghdad
After a two-week siege, Hulagu's army entered the Abbasid capital and spent a week in systematic slaughter.
Provisions of Oxford imposed on Henry III
English barons led by Simon de Montfort forced King Henry III to accept a committee of fifteen to oversee royal government.
Sarai founded by Batu's successors
On the lower Volga, Berke Khan founded or greatly expanded the new capital of the Golden Horde at Sarai.
Abbasid Caliphate extinguished after five centuries
With the death of al-Musta'sim beneath Mongol hooves, the caliphate that had once stretched from Spain to Sindh ceased to exist.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1258?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1258. The most significant is Mongols sack Baghdad: After a two-week siege, Hulagu's army entered the Abbasid capital and spent a week in systematic slaughter.
What era was 1258 part of?
1258 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1258?
The events from 1258 span Middle East, Europe and Central Asia.