1292
Majapahit founded on Java
After defeating a Mongol expedition sent to punish Java's king, the Javanese prince Raden Wijaya founded the Majapahit kingdom near modern Mojokerto.
Arnolfo di Cambio designs Florence Cathedral
The Tuscan city commissioned Arnolfo di Cambio to plan a new cathedral…
Marco Polo leaves China
After seventeen years in Kublai Khan's service, the Polos finally obtained permission to depart, charged with escorting a Mongol princess to the Ilkhan…
John Balliol crowned King of Scots
After a legal arbitration known as the Great Cause, Edward I selected John Balliol as king of Scotland from a crowded field of claimants.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1292?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1292. The most significant is Majapahit founded on Java: After defeating a Mongol expedition sent to punish Java's king, the Javanese prince Raden Wijaya founded the Majapahit kingdom near modern Mojokerto.
What era was 1292 part of?
1292 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1292?
The events from 1292 span Southeast Asia, Europe and East Asia.