Shah Jahan ascends to the Mughal throne in Agra, after securing it by ordering the murder of his half brother and nephews
Shah Jahan ascends to the Mughal throne in Agra, after securing it by ordering the murder of his half brother and nephew
Shah Jahan ascends to the Mughal throne in Agra, after securing it by ordering the murder of his half brother and nephews
Events Before
Spanish government goes bankrupt
Spanish government goes bankrupt
Gunpowder is used in a mining operation instead of mechanical tools in present-day Slovakia, reportedly the first time e
Gunpowder is used in a mining operation instead of mechanical tools in present-day Slovakia, reportedly the first time explosives had been used in mining
France and Spain sign an accord to fight Protestantism
France and Spain sign an accord to fight Protestantism
Ottoman pirates begin raids on Icelandic villages, will eventually capture over 400 people to sell into slavery
Ottoman pirates begin raids on Icelandic villages, will eventually capture over 400 people to sell into slavery
Cardinal Richelieu begins the siege of La Rochelle
Cardinal Richelieu begins the siege of La Rochelle
Events After
First game law is passed in the American colonies by Virginia
First game law is passed in the American colonies by Virginia
England and France sign Peace of Susa
England and France sign Peace of Susa
French huguenot leader Duke De Rohan signs accord with Spain
French huguenot leader Duke De Rohan signs accord with Spain
Dutch East India ship Batavia wrecks on Morning Reef off the Houtman Abrolhos, Western Australia, with 200 survivors (on
Dutch East India ship Batavia wrecks on Morning Reef off the Houtman Abrolhos, Western Australia, with 200 survivors (only 70 survive after three months due to mutiny and murders) [1]
Peace of Alès: Rights of French huguenots limited
Peace of Alès: Rights of French huguenots limited
More from the 1620s
Papal Chancery adopts January 1 as the beginning of the year (previously March 25)
Papal Chancery adopts January 1 as the beginning of the year (previously March 25)
First American Indian (Powhatan) massacre of Europeans around Jamestown, Virginia, 347 killed
First American Indian (Powhatan) massacre of Europeans around Jamestown, Virginia, 347 killed
Charles I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland ascends the English throne
Charles I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland ascends the English throne
Viceroy Frederick Henry marries Amalia countess von Solms-Braunfels
Viceroy Frederick Henry marries Amalia countess von Solms-Braunfels
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