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1368
Founding of the Ming Dynasty
The Ming dynasty (a.k.a. the Great Ming) was the ruling dynasty of China from 1368-1644. The Ming Dynasty was founded after the collapse of the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty. -
1415
Portuguese capture Cueta
The conquest of Ceuta by the Portuguese on the 21st of August 1415, makes Portugal an empire. Although their empire status does not last long for the people had their own armies which they used to seized back the city. -
1428
Mexica people launch conquests
In 1428, the Mexica started a series of conquests that led to the creation of an empire. By 1500, they had conquered 450 cities in modern Mexico, with land extending all the way to Guatemala. -
1433
End of Zheng He’s Voyages
Zheng He’ seven voyages were diplomatic, military, and trading adventures that lasted from 1405-1433. Although most historians agree the main purpose was to promote the glory of Ming dynasty. -
1438
Pachakuti latched Incan conquests
Although many accounts conflict, the date of 1438 as the year Pachakuti, launched the military campaigns from the capital Cuzco. -
1453
Ottoman conquest of Constantinople
Constantinople was conquered by the Ottoman Army, under Sultan Mehmed II on the 29th of May 1453. -
1453
End of the Hundred Years’ War
The Hundred Years' War was a series of conflicts in Western Europe (1337-1453). The war was fought between the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of France over succession. -
1492
End of the Reconquista
The Reconquista, was a period in the history of the Iberian Peninsula. The military conquest were meant to liberate parts of Spain and Portugal from Muslim rule.The Iberian crusades ended when Granada was retaken in 1492 -
1493
The Holy Roman Emperor is elected by nobles
Maximilian I (r. 1508–1519) named himself Elected Roman Emperor in 1508 with approval from the pope and the Catholic Church -
1556
Akbar become Mughal emperor
Asia was at the height of its greatness under its strongest leader, Emperor Akbar (r. 1556–1605). Akbar’s armies controlled most of current day India, also known as “Great Mughal”, Akbar was one of the most powerful men in the world. -
Mikhail Romanov becomes Tzar of Russia
Mikhail I became the first Russian Tzar of the House of Romanov after he was elected in 1613 to rule the Tsardom of Russia.
