INDIAN HISTORY

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When was Charlemagne crowned as Roman Emperor?
A
860
B
871
C
899
D
800
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Charlemagne was crowned “emperor of the Romans ‘’ by Pope Leo III in 800 CE, thus restoring the Roman Empire in the West for the first time since its dissolution in the 5th century.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 800, Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne Holy Roman Emperor. In this role, he encouraged the Carolingian Renaissance, a cultural and intellectual revival in Europe.

Detailed explanation-3: -For Charlemagne, the coronation was an attempt to sanctify the power he had already achieved, and an opportunity to become equal in power and prominence with the emperor in the East.

Detailed explanation-4: -At Mass, on Christmas Day (December 25), when Charlemagne knelt at the altar to pray, the pope crowned him Imperator Romanorum (“Emperor of the Romans”) in Saint Peter’s Basilica.

Detailed explanation-5: -Charlemagne (2 April 742/747/748–28 January 814) was crowned Imperator Romanorum (“Emperor of the Romans”) by Pope Leo III on 25 December 800. The event followed the Pope’s oath of spiritual cleansing in response to corruption charges, which Charlemagne was requested to investigate.

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