1325 CE
A year defined by the legendary founding of Tenochtitlan by the Mexica people on an island in Lake Texcoco, and the travels of Ibn Battuta as he departed on his epic journey across the Islamic world.
Geopolitics & Diplomacy
- According to Aztec tradition, the Mexica people founded the city of Tenochtitlan on an island in Lake Texcoco, guided by an omen of an eagle perched on a cactus devouring a serpent.
- Tenochtitlan would grow over the following two centuries into one of the largest cities in the world, serving as the capital of the Aztec Empire.
- Muhammad bin Tughluq ascended to the throne of the Delhi Sultanate following the death of his father Ghiyasuddin Tughluq, beginning a reign marked by ambitious but often disastrous policies.
Science & Discovery
- Ibn Battuta, a young Moroccan scholar, departed from Tangier on his pilgrimage to Mecca, beginning a journey that would extend over nearly thirty years and cover much of the known world.
Climate & Environment
- Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration was approximately 272 parts per million, as later confirmed by ice core analysis.
Culture & Society
- The estimated world population was approximately 385 million, reflecting partial recovery from the Great Famine in Europe but continued growth in Asia and the Americas.