Saudeleur dynasty

Saudeleur dynasty was a state in Micronesia (Oceania) that lasted from c. 1100 to 1628 CE, about 528 years. Its people spoke Austronesian languages (Malay, Javanese, Cham, Tagalog, Malagasy, Polynesian, Maori).

The first centralised state on Pohnpei, ruling from Nan Madol, a complex of nearly 100 artificial islets of stacked basalt. Tradition says the hero Isokelekel overthrew the last Saudeleur.

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Facts

Dates: c. 1100 to 1628 CE
Duration: 528 years
Type: State
Region: Micronesia, Oceania
Language family: Austronesian
Capital: Nan Madol

Became

Nahnmwarki chiefdoms of Pohnpei c. 1628 to 1887 CE

Events in Oceania during its time

1180 Building of Nan Madol
1280 Polynesians reach New Zealand
1606 Duyfken lands in Australia

Neighbours in Oceania

Tu'i Tonga Empire c. 950 to 1865 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty) 1270 to 1974 CE, North and West Africa
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE, Europe

Questions

When did Saudeleur dynasty exist?

c. 1100 to 1628 CE, about 528 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.

Where was Saudeleur dynasty?

Micronesia, in Oceania. Its capital was Nan Madol.

What language did Saudeleur dynasty speak?

Austronesian. This family includes Malay, Javanese, Cham, Tagalog, Malagasy, Polynesian, Maori.

What came after Saudeleur dynasty?

Nahnmwarki chiefdoms of Pohnpei.