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1156| 1100–1532 | South America [administration] | The Inca empire dominates the Andes region of South America. Its population numbers as many as 12 million. Incan society is based on a strict hierarchy, with an emperor who rules with absolute power. Their religion is based on sun-worship, and they are skilled builders who create a system of roads and irrigation. | | 1112–1167 | Pagan [political events] | During the reign of King Alaungsithu, the Burmese kingdom of Pagan reaches the peak of its political and cultural influence. | | 1156 | Holy Roman Empire, Germany [political events] | The Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa confers the title ‘Count Palatine’ on his half-brother Conrad who controls much territory in the Rhineland. The Rhine Palatinate develops into one of the leading German principalities. | | 1156 | Sweden [administration] | Erik Jedvardsson becomes king of Sweden following the murder of Sverker I. A resulting feud sees the throne alternating between descendants of Sverker and Erik IX the Saint for the next century. | | 1156 | India [administration] | King Vikramanka of Rashtrakuta (in the Deccan) dies; his kingdom, which has been the most powerful in India for three centuries, collapses. |
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