1332
Ibn Khaldun born in Tunis
Into a family of Andalusian exiles displaced by the Reconquista, the future father of historiography arrived.
Plague breaks out in the Issyk-Kul region of Central Asia
Nestorian Christian gravestones near Lake Issyk-Kul recorded a spike in deaths from an unspecified pestilence.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq introduces token currency
With his treasury drained by the Daulatabad debacle, the sultan ordered copper and brass tokens to circulate at the value of silver tankas.
Edward Balliol invades Scotland with English aid
The son of the discredited John Balliol crossed the Forth with a small force of disinherited lords and routed the Scottish guardian at Dupplin Moor…
Shenzong of Yuan reorganizes Tibetan affairs
The Mongol court in Khanbaliq tightened administration of Tibet through the dpon-chen of Sakya, channeling tribute and reasserting the patron-priest…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1332?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1332. The most significant is Ibn Khaldun born in Tunis: Into a family of Andalusian exiles displaced by the Reconquista, the future father of historiography arrived.
What era was 1332 part of?
1332 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1332?
The events from 1332 span Africa, Central Asia, South Asia, Europe and East Asia.