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1215
Holy Roman Emperor Elected by Nobles
Starting in at least the 13th Century, Holy Roman Emperor's began getting elected by small bodies of nobles. -
1368
Establishment of Ming Dynasty
Ming Taizu founded the Ming dynasty, continuing many Mongol practices. Despite this, he believed he founded a native Chinese dynasty. -
1415
Portuguese capture Ceuta
The conquest of Ceuta marked the establishment of the Portuguese Empire in the continent of Africa. -
1428
Mexica begin conquering an empire
The Mexica began a number of conquests that resulted in the establishment of their empire, known as the Aztec Empire. -
1433
End of Zheng He's Voyages
The completion of Zheng He's voyages and life, which are considered as some of the most ambitious in Chinese history. -
1438
Pachakuti launches Inca Conquests
The Inca leave their original location of Cuzco and begin expanding outwards, conquering nearby lands, making their population 10 million. -
1453
End of Hundred Years War
Completion of a hundred year conflict between France and England which was started over succession to the French throne. -
1453
Ottoman conquest of Constantinople
Ottoman emperor Mehmed II conquers Constantinople, ending Byzantine rule. He transforms Constantinople into a Muslim city, which was formerly Christian. -
1492
End of the Reconquista
The conquering of Granada completed the Reconquista, a campaign in which Spain wanted to spread Christianity into North Africa -
1556
Akbar becomes Mughal emperor
Akbar's reign begins. His armies control most of the Indian subcontinent and he rules over 100 million subjects. -
Mikhail Romanov becomes ruler of Russia
After Ivan the Terrible died, there was no successor. So, the nobles offered Mikhail Romanov power, starting the Romanov dynasty.
