406

By place

Roman Empire

• Radagaisus is forced to retreat into the hills of Fiesole. There he tries to escape, but is captured by the Romans.
• August 23 - Radagaisus is executed; 12,000 "barbarians" are incorporated into the Roman army or sold as slaves.
• Autumn - The remaining Roman legions in Britain decide to mutiny. The usurper Marcus is proclaimed emperor.
• The Vandals, led by Godigisel, are intercepted and defeated by the Franks under Marcomir. Godigisel is killed in battle and succeeded by his son Gunderic.
• December 31 - Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine at Mogontiacum, beginning an invasion of Gaul.

  Asia

• Faxian, Chinese traveler, arrives in India. He visits the major seats of Buddhist learning.
• Hanzei succeeds his brother Richu, and becomes the 18th emperor of Japan.

  By topic

Agriculture

• Cultivation of rye, oats, hops, and spelt is introduced into Europe by the invading Vandals, Alans, and Scirii, who also introduce a heavy wheeled plow to be used for farming.

  Religion

• Stained glass is used for the first time in churches in Rome.