foundation of empires

  • 919

    Holy Roman Emperor elected by nobles

  • 1368

    Founding of Ming dynasty

  • 1415

    Portuguese capture Cueta, starting an empire

  • 1424

    End of Zheng He's voyages

  • 1428

    Mexica start conquering an empire

  • 1453

    Ottoman conquest of Constantinople

  • Oct 19, 1453

    end of 100 year war

  • 1471

    Pachakuti launches Inca conquests

  • 1492

    End of Reconquista

  • Akbar becomes Mughal Emperor

  • Mikhail Romanov becomes ruler of Russia