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Roman Empire

 * The s capture, one of the last battles of the . Surviving defenders commit when defeat becomes imminent.
 * serves as procurator in.
 * is a.
 * begins conquest of territory east of the upper and south of the .  In addition, he reorganizes the defenses of the upper and lower.

Asia

 * February — the Chinese launches a major campaign against the, whom they confront in the  in the  , an ultimate Han military victory led by General  (d. ).
 * (Pan-Tch’ao), competing with the, imposes a Chinese protectorate on the kings of and  in the , with the aim of controlling the  trade.

Arts and Science

 * writes a on "military cowardice".