The People's Chronology | 1006

Political Events

Burgundy's last independent king Rudolph III makes Heinrich of Bavaria his heir. Heinrich makes an alliance with France's Robert II against Baldwin of Flanders.

Religion

Muslims settle in northwest India (see 986; 1008).

Environment

Java's Mount Merapi erupts, killing the Hindu king Dharmawangs and shattering the Temple of Borbudar, largest in southeast Asia (see 1979).

Food Availability

China's Song dynasty emperor establishes granaries for emergency famine relief in every prefecture.

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