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1358| 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. | | c. 1340–c. 1370 | Wales [poetry] | Welsh writer Dafydd ap Gwilym writes a body of poems – mostly love lyrics and nature poems – which are the highpoint of Welsh Medieval literature. | | 1358 | Japan [political events] | Following the death of Takauji, the first Ashikaga shogun (military ruler) of Japan, he is succeeded by Yoshiakira Ashikaga. | | 1358 | Tibet [wars] | Pyang-chubrGyal-mtsham, ruler of the Tibetan territory of Phag-mo-gru, seizes power from the Sa-skya, and so achieves almost complete control of Tibet. | | 24 June 1358 | France [revolution] | The Jacquerie peasant revolt in France is savagely suppressed. |
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