1368
Zhu Yuanzhang proclaims the Ming dynasty
The peasant rebel turned warlord ascended the throne in Nanjing as the Hongwu emperor.
Vijayanagara's Harihara II extends southern reach
Vijayanagara's king pushed south against remaining Sultanate enclaves in the Tamil country and east toward the Coromandel coast, absorbing former Pandya…
Mongols flee Beijing
Toghon Temur, last Yuan emperor, slipped out of Khanbaliq's northern gate in the night, retreating to the Mongolian steppe with his court and treasures.
Hongwu Emperor establishes the Ming legal code
Zhu Yuanzhang promulgated the Da Ming Lü, a comprehensive legal code drawn from Tang precedent but hardened by his peasant suspicion of officials.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1368?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1368. The most significant is Zhu Yuanzhang proclaims the Ming dynasty: The peasant rebel turned warlord ascended the throne in Nanjing as the Hongwu emperor.
What era was 1368 part of?
1368 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1368?
The events from 1368 span East Asia and South Asia.