1295
Ghazan converts the Ilkhanate to Islam
The Mongol Ilkhan of Persia, Ghazan, formally converted to Islam and ordered his army to follow.
Marco Polo returns to Venice
After twenty-four years abroad, the Polos staggered back into Venice in travel-worn Tartar robes.
Edward I convenes the Model Parliament
Facing wars on multiple fronts, Edward I summoned representatives of clergy, barons, knights, and burgesses to Westminster.
Auld Alliance struck between Scotland and France
Facing Edward I's overbearing interference, the Scottish government of John Balliol negotiated a treaty of mutual defense with Philip IV of France.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1295?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1295. The most significant is Ghazan converts the Ilkhanate to Islam: The Mongol Ilkhan of Persia, Ghazan, formally converted to Islam and ordered his army to follow.
What era was 1295 part of?
1295 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1295?
The events from 1295 span Middle East and Europe.