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388| 200–700 | Central America [statistics and demography] | The Zapotec site of Monte Albán in Central America is at its peak in this period. It may have had 30,000 or more inhabitants. It is the centre of a complex of public buildings, temples, and dwellings that cover 40 sq km/15 sq mi. | | 388 | Roman Empire, Italy [wars] | The usurping Western Roman emperor Magnus Maximus is defeated in three battles by the Eastern emperor Theodosius I the Great, who is in command of an army including Goths, Huns, and Alans. When Maximus is killed near Aquileia, Italy, the rightful emperor, Valentinian II, is restored to power. With the death of his mother Justina, Valentinian's most influential adviser is the early Christian leader and theologian Bishop Ambrose of Milan. | | 388 | India, Gupta Empire [wars] | Chandra Gupta II, the ruler of the Indian Gupta dynasty, begins a war against the Shaka dynasty, which finally gives him control of northwest India. He calls himself Vickramaditya (‘Sun of Prowess’). |
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