750

Asia

 * The first  king of, Gopala-I came to power in 750 in Gaur by election; this event is recognized as one of the first  events in the history of
 * The last   (–750) is overthrown and executed by the first  Caliph, .  The  is moved to, within the territory of the former ; this would prove to be a momentous event for Baghdad which developed into a centre of world trade and culture.

Africa

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