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1002
The Holy Roman Emperor is Elected by Nobles
Henry II was the first to be elected because the previous emperor, Otto III, died without any heirs to the throne. -
1368
The Founding of the Ming dynasty
Replacing the Mongols, the Ming dynasty kept many traditions in place, increased prosperity, and restored Confucianism. -
1415
The Portuguese Capture Ceuta, Starting an Empire
The Moroccan fortress was captured by Henry the Navigator, whom the pope ordered to spread Christianity. -
1428
Mexica Starts Conquering an Empire
The Aztecs grew from a series of conquests starting with neighboring peoples eventually expanding to rule over 4-6 million people. -
1433
The End of Zheng He's voyages
His fleet of 300 ships traveled over 7,000 miles to intimidate port cities up until the year of his death. -
1438
Pachakuti Launches Inca Conquests
Outwards from Cuzco, Pachakuti expanded the Inca Empire along the Andes in both the North and South. -
1453
The End of the Hundred Years' War
As a result, nationalism rose, kings regained power from cannons, and France gained territories and a new tax structure. -
1453
Ottoman Conquest of Constantinople
Across two months, Mehmed II took Constantinople with an army of 80,000 and over 100 ships by controlling the harbor. -
1492
The End of the Reconquista
Ferdinand and Isabella retook the land the Moors occupied and caused Granada to fall. -
1556
Akbar becomes the Mughal Emperor
Akbar controlled the Indian subcontinent, tolerating people with other beliefs and prioritizing trade through roads and the Indian Ocean. -
Mikhail Romanov Becomes Ruler of Russia
After the Time of Troubles, the Romanov Dynasty was offered power by nobles to continue imperial expansion.