1301
Charles of Valois enters Florence
Invited by Boniface VIII as peacemaker, Charles disarmed the White Guelphs and let the Blacks loose on their rivals.
Delhi Sultanate conquers Ranthambore
Alauddin Khalji's armies stormed the great Rajput fortress perched on its mesa, ending the defiance of Hammiradeva.
Temür Öljeytü Khan ascends the Yuan throne
Kublai Khan's grandson took the Dragon Throne in Khanbaliq, inheriting an empire that spanned steppe and paddy.
Andrew III of Hungary dies, Arpad line extinguished
The last golden twig of the Arpads withered in Buda.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1301?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1301. The most significant is Charles of Valois enters Florence: Invited by Boniface VIII as peacemaker, Charles disarmed the White Guelphs and let the Blacks loose on their rivals.
What era was 1301 part of?
1301 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1301?
The events from 1301 span Europe, South Asia and East Asia.