The world in 641 AD — what happened that year

4 events the sources record for this year, grouped by region.

What happened

China (1)

• On the day dingchou of 641, Li Daozong, Prince of Jiangxia and Minister of Rites, is given the tally to send Princess Wencheng to Tubo. (Zizhi Tongjian (Comprehensive Mirror) 권196 641년 항)

Japan (1)

• In the thirteenth year, the consort of Emperor Jomei is lodged north of the palace and called the Lady of Baekje (Kudara ōkisaki); the crown prince's son Prince Kaibetsu, aged sixteen, falls into brain death (Nihon Shoki (Chronicles of Japan) 日本書紀 卷第廿三 舒明紀 13年 단락97)

West Asia (2)

• Battle of Nihawand — the 'victory of victories' (Al-Tabari, History of the Prophets and Kings Series I tom.5 sect.1 (Arg.) [india.history.resource.86986], Annus 24 (OCR))
• Invasion of Isfahan — terms of peace (Al-Tabari, History of the Prophets and Kings Series I tom.5 sect.1 (Arg.) [india.history.resource.86986], Annus 24 (OCR) 항목)

Changes of power ◆

Places where the world territory data shows a change of borders in this year.

• ◆ Funan ends
• ◆ Rashidun Caliphate takes 609,000 km² of former Byzantine Empire land
• ◆ Chenla takes 244,300 km² of former Funan land
• ◆ Tang dynasty takes 160,500 km² of former Tuyuhun land
• ◆ Byzantine Empire loses 609,000 km² to Rashidun Caliphate
• ◆ Funan loses 244,300 km² to Chenla
• ◆ Tuyuhun loses 160,500 km² to Tang dynasty

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