Modern World History

  • 1356

    Holy Roman Emperor Elected by Nobles

    The Golden Bull was declared which meant that from then on the emperor would be elected.
  • 1368

    Founding of Ming Dynasty

    The Ming dynasty succeeded a Mongol dynasty and was founded by Zhu Yuanzhang Zhu.
  • 1415

    Portuguese Capture Ceuta

    The Portuguese capturing Ceuta was an important step in the beginning of the Portuguese Empire in Africa
  • 1428

    Mexica Start Conquering an empire

    Mexica launched multiple conquests that led to the creation of the empire.
  • 1433

    End of Zheng He's Voyages

    He apparently died at sea on his seventh voyage. He was most likely was buried off the coast fo India.
  • 1438

    Pachakuti Launches Inca Conquests

    He launched many of his conquests in the Cuzco Valley and then expanded beyond.
  • 1453

    End of the Hundred Years' War

    The last known conflict of the Hundred Years' War was when Bordeaux surrendered, leaving Calais as the last place The English controlled in France.
  • May 26, 1453

    Ottoman Conquered Constantinople

    The siege of Constantinople was very successful due to it being bombarded by cannon fire.
  • 1492

    End of Reconquista

    The Reconquista ended when Ferdinand and Isabella conquered Granada.
  • 1556

    Akbar Becomes Mughal Emperor

    Akbar was only 14 years old when he took the throne of the Mughal Empire
  • Mikhail Romanov Becomes Ruler of Russia

    Mikhail Romanov became ruler of Russia after the Zemsky Sobor of 1613 that elected him to rule.