Uprisings begin by Buddhists in Bhutan and Assam, seeking to restore Buddhism to its control over eastern India, especially Bengal. In Central Africa the Bornu Empire establishes control over the surrounding area, retaking several parts of the former Kanem Empire, and several trade routes across the continent. Sensing internal instability within the Oyo Empire, the allied nations of Great Akania, Benin, Borgu and Nupe decided to support the rebels in an effort to hinder the expansion of their mutual rival.
Grand Duchy of Bavaria: Landshut expands its military. The population continues to rise. Albert and his council continue to allow the training of new troops. Several markets are constructed in Landshut as well as trade houses for Austrian and Castilian traders. In Austria, several new ships begin being constructed, with twenty-five very large cogs being finished, and by a trade route is put in place. Such important places in the trade route include Rome, Athens, Constantinople, Gibraltar, and the coasts of Brittany, due to a longstanding trade deal.
Continuing in , Albert II commissions three cogs to sail around nearby Mediterranean coasts. The planned market center in Landshut continues to attract regional traders. In religious news, the country begins converting to the Western Netherlander church. Most adherents live around Munchen and Landshut. Unfortunately, Heinrich von Wasserburg is not re-elected to the chancellery of the German Union, but never-the-less earns himself a spot on the Grand Council.
In other news, Princess Jacqueline gravely injures herself whilst playing in Landshut. Furusiyya and the Shura continue to redefine the role of the Mamluks and the military in general. The construction continues to go along as anticipated, and many on their Hajj remark that the grandeur of the new structure rivals the Lighthouse at Alexandria.
The new Assafi calendar continues to increase in popularity, especially in regions of trade and land near the Western World. Nubia continues to be integrated more and more, to prevent any future rebellions.
