1658
Aurangzeb Takes the Mughal Throne
After defeating and executing his brothers in a brutal civil war, Aurangzeb imprisoned his father Shah Jahan in the Agra fort and crowned himself emperor…
Oliver Cromwell Dies
The Lord Protector, worn down by kidney stones and malaria, died at Whitehall on the anniversary of his battles of Dunbar and Worcester.
Aurangzeb's Brothers Die at Samugarh
On a scorching plain near Agra, Aurangzeb's army crushed the forces of his elder brother Dara Shukoh…
Swedish Empire Peaks at Treaty of Roskilde
After marching his army across the frozen Great Belt in one of history's boldest gambles, Charles X Gustav of Sweden forced Denmark to sign the Treaty…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1658?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1658. The most significant is Aurangzeb Takes the Mughal Throne.
What era was 1658 part of?
1658 falls within the Enlightenment (1651-1800). Reason, revolution, and the first global wars.
Which regions saw notable events in 1658?
The events from 1658 span South Asia and Europe.