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1325
Mexica start conquering an empire
The Mexica came to Tenochtitlan in 1325 and began the Aztec empire. -
1368
Found of Ming Dynasty
The Ming dyansty was founded in 1368 by Ming Taizu who kept many aspects of the Mongol empire. -
1415
Portuguese capture Cueta, starting an empire
In 1415 the Portuguese captured Cueta, and began the Portuguese empire. -
1433
End of Zheng He's voyages
Zheng He and a large group of men went on seven voyages to Africa, East Asia, and the Arabian Peninsula. -
1438
Pachakuti launches Inca conquests
In 1438 Pachakuti officially launched the Inca army to conquer Cuzco. -
1453
End of Hundred Years' War
England and France were fighting over who would rule France. France finally surrendered and England was victorious. -
1453
Ottoman conquest of Constantinople
In the Spring of 1453 the Ottomans conquered Constantinople and transformed it into a Muslim city. -
1492
End of Reconquista
The Spanish wanted to take over the Iberian Peninsula from the Muslims and spread Christianity. -
1519
Holy Roman Emperor elected by nobles
Charles V was elected by the nobles of the Holy Roman empire in 1519. -
1556
Akbar becomes Mughal emperor
Akbar became the emperor of the Mughal empire in 1556. He valued inclusion and made the empire stronger than ever. -
Mikhail Romanov becomes ruler of Russia
Mikhail Romanov became the ruler of Russia in 1613, beginning the Romanov dynasty, which would last for another 300 years.
