1263
Ballban consolidates the Delhi Sultanate
Ghiyas ud din Balban, a former slave-soldier of exceptional ability, seized effective control of the Delhi Sultanate as regent and later sultan.
Battle of Largs ends Norse claims on Scotland
A storm-battered Norse fleet under Haakon IV was engaged by Scottish forces on the Ayrshire beach at Largs.
Alexander Nevsky dies returning from the Horde
The prince of Vladimir and hero of the Neva died in the town of Gorodets on his way home from negotiating with the Golden Horde on behalf of Rus taxpayers.
Haakon IV of Norway dies at Kirkwall
The Norwegian king who had brought Iceland and Greenland under his crown died of fever in Orkney after the indecisive Battle of Largs.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1263?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1263. The most significant is Ballban consolidates the Delhi Sultanate: Ghiyas ud din Balban, a former slave-soldier of exceptional ability, seized effective control of the Delhi Sultanate as regent and later sultan.
What era was 1263 part of?
1263 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1263?
The events from 1263 span South Asia and Europe.