1393 facts for kids

The year 1393 was a time of many changes around the world. Kingdoms rose and fell, and new leaders took power. People in different parts of Asia, Europe, and Africa experienced important events that shaped their future. Let's explore some of the key happenings from this year!

Major Events of 1393

Big Changes in Persia

• In central Persia (today's Iran), the Muzzafarid Empire fought against the Timurid rulers. Shah Mansur led this fight. Sadly, the rebellion was stopped. The Muzzafarid leaders were executed, and their family's rule in Persia ended.

New Kings and Sultans

• George VII became the new King of Georgia. He took over after his father, Bagrat V, who was very popular.
• In present-day Morocco, Abdul Aziz II became the Sultan of the Marinid dynasty. This happened after the death of Sultan Abu Al-Abbas.
• Raimondo del Balzo Orsini became the Prince of Taranto. This city is now in south-eastern Italy. He took over from Otto of Brunswick.
• Samsenethai became King of Lan Xang (now Laos). He followed his father, Fa Ngum, as ruler.
• King James I of Cyprus gained the title of King of Armenia. This was after his distant cousin, Leo VI, died. However, the Mamluk conquerors from Egypt were the real rulers of Armenia.
• Sikander Shah I became Sultan of Delhi. He took over from Muhammad Shah III. But Sikander Shah I ruled for only two months. Then, Mahmud II became the new Sultan.
• In present-day eastern Algeria, Abu Thabid II became ruler of the Abdalwadid dynasty. He took over from Abu Tashufin II. Later that same year, Abu Thabid II's brother, Abul Hadjdjadj I, became the ruler.
• Konrad von Jungingen became the Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights. He took over from Konrad von Wallenrode.
• Maelruanaidh MacDermot became King of Moylurg. This kingdom was in north-central Ireland. He followed Aedh MacDermot.

Daily Life and Conflicts

• A record from the Ming Dynasty in China showed something interesting. About 720,000 sheets of toilet paper were made for the royal court in Beijing. These sheets were quite large, about two by three feet. The Imperial Bureau of Supplies also said that 15,000 special sheets were made for the royal family. These were soft, yellow, and even perfumed!
• The region of Bosnia successfully fought off an attack from the Ottoman Empire.
• The Ottoman Turks captured Turnovgrad. This city is now called Veliko Tarnovo and was the capital of eastern Bulgaria. Emperor Ivan Shishman was allowed to stay as a ruler, but he had to follow the Ottomans' orders. He was a "puppet ruler."
• King Stjepan Dabiša of Bosnia signed a peace agreement. This agreement, called the Contract of Djakovice, brought peace with King Sigismund of Hungary.

People Born in 1393

• August 24 – Arthur III, Duke of Brittany. He later became a Duke.
• John Capgrave. He was a famous writer and thinker.
• Giovanni Antonio del Balzo Orsini. He became a Prince of Taranto.

People Who Died in 1393

• June 6 – Emperor Go-En'yu of Japan. He was a former leader in Japan.
• Fa Ngum. He was the person who created the Lao Kingdom of Lan Xang.
• King Leo VI of Armenia.
• King Bagrat V of Georgia.
• Sultan Abu Al-Abbas. He was a ruler of the Marinid dynasty.
• Konrad von Wallenrode. He was the Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights.

See also

In Spanish: 1393 para niños