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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1271. This year saw 2 significant events.

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1271 Timeline

  1. Mongol Emperor Kublai Khan renames his empire "Yuan" (元 yuán), marking the start of the Yuan Dynasty of China

    The Yuan dynasty, officially the Great Yuan, was a Mongol-led imperial dynasty of China and a successor state to the Mongol Empire after its division.

  2. Krak des Chevaliers, the greatest fortress built by medieval crusaders in the Levant, is finally taken by the forces of

    Krak des Chevaliers, the greatest fortress built by medieval crusaders in the Levant, is finally taken by the forces of Mamlūk sultan Baybars I

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In 1271, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include Mongol Emperor Kublai Khan renames his empire "Yuan" (元 yuán), marking the start of the Yuan Dynasty of China, Krak des Chevaliers, the greatest fortress built by medieval crusaders in the Levant, is finally taken by the forces of .

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