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1368
Founding of the MIng dynasty
Overthrew the Mongols to take power -
1415
Portugese capture Cueta, starting an empire
An important step in Portuguese presence in Africa -
1428
Mexica start conquering an empire
Launched a series of conquests creating a new empire. -
1433
End of Zheng He's Voyages
Chinese expeditions for trade ended with the death of Zheng He. -
1453
End of Hundred Years War
The long war between France and England -
1453
Ottoman conquest of Constantinople
Marks the end of the Byzantine era -
1471
Pachakuti launches Inca conquests
Thought of as the first great Inca ruler launched conquest from Cuzco. -
1492
End of reconquista
a centuries-long series of battles by Christian states to expel the Muslims -
1519
Holy Roman emporer elected by nobles
Nobles choose the Emporer who would be below them to keep power -
1556
Akbar becomes Mughal emperor
He is thought to be the greatest Mughal emperor. -
Mikhail Romanov becomes ruler of Russia
Elected ruler of Russia in the early 17th century