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1470| 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. | | 1467–1477 | South Asia [political events] | The kingdoms of Jaffna and Kandy in the north and centre of modern Sri Lanka respectively, wrest their independence from the kingdom of Kotte following the death of its king Parakramabahu VI and end its control over the entire island. | | 1470 | Wales, England [literature and language] | Sir Thomas Malory completes Le Morte d'Arthur/The Death of Arthur. Based on French originals, it is the first prose account in English of the Arthurian legend. Malory remains a shadowy figure. He is thought to be a Welsh knight who translated the story from French while languishing in prison. The book is published by Caxton in 1485. |
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