Empires Timeline

  • 1356

    Holy Roman Emperor elected by nobles

    The Golden Bull of 1356 was a document that allowed seven prince-electors to elect the Holy Roman Emperor. It fixed many issues within the Holy Roman Empire. (I didn't really know what you meant by the prompt)
  • 1368

    Founding of Ming dynasty

    Ming Taizu founded the Ming dynasty, ruling over land that had been conquered by the Mongols, and adopting many of the systems created by the Mongols.
  • 1415

    Portuguese capture Cueta, starting an empire

    The Portuguese prince, Henry the Navigator, took the Morrocan fortress Cueta, gaming to convert the inhabitants to Christianity
  • 1428

    Mexica start conquering an empire

    The Mexica start a series of conquests that lead to the creation of their empire.
  • 1433

    End of Zheng He's voyages

    Admiral Zheng He died, which prompted the Ming government to cancel the voyages and use their resources on the Great Wall instead.
  • 1438

    Pachakuti launches Inca conquests

    Pachatakuti launched military campaigns outward from Cuzco, conquering nearby villages and integrating them into the empire.
  • 1453

    Ottoman Conquest of Constantinople

    Mehmed the Conqueror began the siege of Constantinople, destroying all ships that attempted to enter the harbor. The siege lasted 2 months.
  • 1453

    End of the Hundred Years' War

    The Hundred Years' War, a war between the rulers of England and the House of Valois over the right to rule France.
  • 1492

    End of the Reconquista

    In 1492 the Reconquista, an effort by Spain and Portugal to spread Christianity and conquer the Iberian Peninsula, ended.
  • 1556

    Akbar becomes Mughal emperor

    Emperor Ackbar took the throne of the Mughal Empire. He created policies of religious toleration and inclusion, allowing the primarily Hindu population to practice their religion freely.
  • Mikhail Romanov becomes ruler of Russia

    Russian nobles offered the throne to Mikhail Romanov, beginning the Romanov Dynasty. This dynasty continues expanding the Russian domain.