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1201
Holy Roman Emperor elected by nobles
In the 13th century, the roman emperor was elected by powerful princes. -
1368
Founding of Ming dynasty
Ming Taizu founded the Ming dynasty that succeeded the Mongols. -
1415
Portuguese capture Cueta, starting an empire
the capture of cueta was led by Henry the Navigator, who was sent by the Portuguese government -
1433
End of Zheng He's voyages
Zheng He died the year his expeditions ended, and the ming dynasties attention was focused on building the Great Wall. -
1438
Pachakuti launches Inca conquests
The first Inca ruler, Pachakuti, attacked Cuzco to expand. -
1453
End of Hundred Years' War
After fighting for over a hundred years over the French throne, a treaty was formed and England was weakened. -
1453
Ottoman conquest of Constantinople
Mehmed the conquerer attacked Constantinople and the Ottomans changed it to Istanbul -
1492
End of Reconquista
the reconquista was an attempt to turn the Iberian peninsula christian, when it was currently run by Muslims. -
1519
Mexica starts conquering an empire
The Aztecs formed as an empire, and began conquering other civilizations. -
1556
Akbar becomes Mughal emperor
Akbar was known a one of the greatest Mughal emperors, and he created a strong kingdom and system through military conquests. -
Mikhail Romanov becomes ruler of Russia
He was the beginning of the Romanov empire, which was the last Russian empire before the revolution.