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1368
Founding of Ming dynasty
Ming Taizu founded the Ming Dynasty it caused the continuation of many Mongol practices. It included many areas of the Song Dynasty as well as Manchuria, Inner Mongolia, Xinjang, and Tibet. -
1415
Portuguese capture Cueta, starting an empire
A Portuguese fleet of 200 ships assembled in the Algarve port of Largos and conquered Ceuta, Morrocco. This was the inspiration for the creation of the Portuguese empire. -
1428
Mexica start conquering an empire
The Mexica launched a series of conquests that created the empire and by 1500, 450 altepetl had been conquered. -
1433
End of Zheng He's voyages
These treasure voyages began in 1405 and lasted until the Ming government suspended the voyages to focus on building the Great Wall. -
1438
Holy Roman Emperor elected by nobles
It was a two stage process to be elected and once the Emperor was elected, there was a coronation held. -
1438
Pachakuti launches Inca conquests
Pachakuti was the first great Inca ruler and launched the military campaigns outward from Cuzco. -
1453
Ottoman conquest of Constantinople
This conquest in 1453 marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and the establishment of a major Islamic power in western Asia. -
Oct 19, 1453
End of Hundred Years' War
When Bordeaux surrendered, it left Calais as the last English possession in France and it was a French Victory. -
Jan 2, 1492
End of Reconquista
The Reconquista was a period of time when King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain fought to expel Muslims, it ended when they were overrun by the Umayyad empire. -
Feb 14, 1558
Akbar becomes Mughal emperor
Akbar succeeded Humayun in 1556 when he was 14 years old during the midst of a war against Sikander Shah. -
Mikhail Romanov becomes ruler of Russia
The nobles offered him the power his dynasty, the Romanov dynasty lasted until 1917 and continued Russia's imperial expansion.