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1356
Nobles start electing the Holy Roman Emperor
Starting in 1356, the nobles of the Holy Roman Empire decided that they should elect the Holy Roman Emperor rather than having the candidates fight to the death. -
1368
Establishment of the Ming Dynasty
The Ming Dynasty was established in 1368. During their rule, the Chinese population would double. -
1415
Portuguese capture Ceuta
In 1415, the Portuguese capture Cueta. This started their empire that was soon to grow and prosper. -
1428
The Mexica started to conquer
In 1428, the Mexica started to conquer the lands around Central Mexico. -
1433
Zheng He's last voyage
Chinese explorer Zheng He died during his last voyage in 1433. His crew returned that summer. -
1438
Pachakuti launches Inca conquests
In 1438 Pachakuti became the leader of the Incas and began to conquest the surrounding lands. He then changes the government there and builds the city of Machu Pichu. -
1453
End of the 100 years war
In 1453, the long conflict between the French and English called The Hundred Years war ended. -
1453
Ottoman conquest of Constantinople
In 1453, the Ottomans laid siege to Constantinople and ended up taking the city and destroying the Byzantine Empire. -
1492
End of the Reconquista
In 1492, the Reconquista, (efforts from christian states against the Moors) ended. -
1556
Akbar becomes emperor of the Mughal empire
In 1556, Akbar succeeded Humayan for the throne of the Mughal Empire at the age of 14. -
Mikhail Romanov becomes ruler of Russia
In 1613, Mikhail Romanov became the Tsar of Russia and started the reign of the Romanov dynasty.