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1125
Holy Roman empire elected by nobles
Lothar II's election supported the ideology of monarchal election instead of familial choice. -
Jan 23, 1368
Founding of Ming Dynasty
After a peasant uprising a new dynasty was formed in China. -
Aug 21, 1415
Portuguese capture Cueta, starting an empire
The conquest of Ceuta led to the beginning of the Portuguesa empire in Africa. -
1433
End of Zheng He's voyages
After Zheng He died, the series of voyages were ended so China could focus on rebuilding the Great Wall. -
1438
Pachakuti launches Inca conquests
Pachakuti Inca Yupanqui founded the Inca conquests of the Cuzco Valley. -
Apr 6, 1453
Ottoman conquest of Constantinople
The ottoman empire captured Constantinople from the Byzantine empire. -
Oct 19, 1453
End of Hundred Years' War
The end of the Hundred Years' War caused the cease of all British occupation in France. -
Jan 2, 1492
End of Reconquista
Spain united and the Reconquista ended when Ferdinand and Isabella married. -
1519
Mexica start conquering an empire
Cortes led the Conquest of Mexico against the Aztecs. -
Feb 15, 1556
Akbar becomes Mughal emporer
Akbar took the throne after Humayun during the war against Sikander Shah at the age of 14. -
Mikhail Romanov becomes ruler of Russia
Mikhail Romanov became the leader of Russia after the time of troubles.