1270s

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1270s Decade

The 1270s is a decade that spans from January 1, 1270, to December 31, 1279. This period was marked by significant events in various regions of the world.

### Europe

In Africa, King Louis IX of France launched the Eighth Crusade in an attempt to recapture the Crusader States from the Mamluk sultan Baibars. The crusade began on August 10, 1262, when Yekuno Amlak overthrew the Zagwe dynasty in Ethiopia and established the Solomonic dynasty, which would last until 1974.

In Asia, Pemberontakan Sambyeolcho broke out against the Goryeo dynasty in Korea. The Nizari Ismaili garrison of Ascalon played a crucial role during this period. In Europe, the Roman Catholic Church condemned Averroism, a philosophical theory based on Aristotle's works, and banned its aspects.

The Peace of Pressburg was signed by Kings Ottokar II and Stephen V in 1274, settling territorial claims between Hungary and Bohemia. The same year saw the attempted union of the Churches at the Second Council of Lyon.

### Africa

In Senegal, the sons of Daman Guilé drove the Niakhat dynasty out of the kingdom of Diara (Kingui) and founded the Diawaras dynasty in 1270. This marked the beginning of a new era for the region.

Yekouno Amlak founded the Salomonid dynasty in Ethiopia in 1270, which would experience rapid growth over the next two centuries. The territorial unity of the country was asserted during this period, as well as its civil and religious institutions being codified.

### Asia

In Iran, Ilkhan Abaqa joined the ninth crusade led by Prince Edward of England against the Mamluks of Egypt in Syria from 1271-1172. A ten-year truce was signed with Sultan Baybars during this period.

Kubilai Khan founded the Yuan dynasty in 1271 and took Hangzhou (1276) before completing the conquest of Song China (1279). The Mongols attempted to invade Japan twice, in 1274 and 1281, but were unsuccessful due to their belief that they would find gold there.

### Middle East

Mamluk Egypt vassalized the kingdom of Makuria in Nubia