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1200
Holy Roman Emperor elected by nobles
From at least the 13th century, the Holy Roman emperor was elected by the nobles or higher class. -
1368
Founding of Ming dynasty
Following the collapse of the Mongol rule of China, the Ming dynasty was founded by Zhu Yuanzhang in 1368. -
1415
Portuguese capture Cueta, starting an empire
After the Portuguese captured Ceuta, the Portuguese empire was created with João I as their ruler. -
1433
End of Zheng He's voyages
After the first Yongle Emperor who supported He's voyages died, the next successor, decided to stop his voyages. -
1438
Pachakuti launches Inca conquests
After Pachacuti Yupanqui became the ruler of the Inca, he began his conquests of nearly tribes to expand the Inca territory. -
1453
End of Hundred Years' War
After the leader of the English, John Talbot, was killed by the French, it was clear that no more help would come from the English leading them to surrendering. -
1453
Ottoman conquest of Constantinople
The Ottomans breached Constaniople's land wall leading to the end of the Byzantine Empire -
1492
End of Reconquista
After Ferdinand and Isabella completed their conquest of Granda, the Reconquista ended in 1492. -
1500
Mexica start conquering an empire
Mexica/Aztecs had conquered about 450 altepetl extending to Guatemala by 1500. -
1556
Akbar becomes Mughal emperor
Humayun, the father of Akbar, had only established his new kingdom for about 10 years before he died and power was then given to Akbar. -
Mikhail Romanov becomes ruler of Russia
The assembly of Russia chose Mikhail Romanov as ruler in 1613 after the Time of Troubles and the death of Fyodor I had occured.