2-669: The 12th century is the period from 1101 to 1200 in accordance with the Julian calendar . In the history of European culture, this period is considered part of the High Middle Ages and overlaps with what is often called the " 'Golden Age' of the Cistercians ". The Golden Age of Islam experienced significant development, particularly in Islamic Spain . In Song dynasty China an invasion by Jurchens caused
4-699: A political schism of north and south. The Khmer Empire of Cambodia flourished during this century, while the Fatimids of Egypt were overtaken by the Ayyubid dynasty . Following the expansions of the Ghaznavids and Ghurid Empire , the Muslim conquests in the Indian subcontinent took place at the end of the century. 1101 Year 1101 ( MCI ) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display
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