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1202
Holy Roman Empire Elected By Nobles
The true date is unknown, but the earliest record I could find was that of a letter sent by Pope Innocent the third to a Duke of Zähringen that addressed the emperor voting system. -
1368
Founding of Ming Dynasty
Ming Taizu founded the Ming dynasty that incorporated Mongol beliefs despite the claims that it was based off native Chinese beliefs. -
1415
Portuguese capture Cueta
Henry the Navigator conquers Moroccan controlled Cueta during the Reconquista. This led to the creation of the Portuguese slave trade. -
1428
Mexica Start Conquest to Build an Empire
The Mexica/Aztecs conquered and sacrificed the majority of villages in present-day Mexico. The villages that weren't completely sacrificed were heavily taxed and forced to pay tribute. -
1433
End of Zheng He's voyages
Admiral Zheng He led many voyages to demonstrate the power of the Chinese navy. These concluded the year Admiral He died and the resources were repurposed for rebuilding the Great Wall. -
1438
Pachakuti Launches Inca Conquest
The Inca, led by Pachakuti, expanded outward from Cuzco. They employed siege tactics and incorporated villages and their cultures into the Inca empire. -
1453
Ottoman conquest of Constantinople
Mehmed the Second, ruler of the Ottomans conquered Constantinople. He transformed the Christian city into a Muslim one. -
1453
End of 100 Years War
The end of a war that lasted over a century between England and France over the succession of the ruler of France. -
1492
End of Reconquista
The Reconquista was an attempt by the Spanish and Portugese to retake the Iberian peninsula in the name of Christianity. -
1556
Akbar Becomes Mughal Emperor
Greatest leader of the Mughal empire. His armies controlled most of South Asia. -
Mikhail Romanov Becomes Ruler of Russia
Romanov was elected as leader of Russia during a time of uncertainty that followed the death of Tsar Ivan IV.