Year 1296 (MCCXCVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. Events of 1296 March 30 – Edward I storms Berwick-upon-Tweed, sacking the then Scottish border town with much bloodshed. He slaughters most residents, including those who flee to the churches. April 27 – Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated by Edward I of England. October 3 – Alauddin Khilji proclaims himself ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, as a member of t… (More on 1296)