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Period: 1201 to 1299
Holy Roman Emperor Elected by Nobles
The Emperor was elected by a small group of the greatest princes in the Empire during this time -
1368
Founding of Ming Dynasty
Ming Taizu founded the Ming Dynasty after the Mongols left China -
Aug 21, 1415
Portuguese Capture Ceuta, starting an empire
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1428
Mexica Start Conquering an Empire
The Mexica begin a series of conquests against neighboring altepetl -
1433
End of Zheng He's Voyages
The voyages to demonstrate the power of the Yongle Emperor ended when Zheng He died -
1438
Pachacuti Launches Inca Conquests
Pachacuti Inca becomes the leader and begins conquests, capturing nearby tribes and expanding Inca power -
1453
End of Hundred Years' War
The Hundred Years' War ended when Bordeaux surrendered. Calais was the last English possession in France -
1453
Ottoman Conquest of Constantinople
The Ottomans broke through the famous wall of Constantinople after besieging the city for 55 days -
Jan 2, 1492
End of Reconquista
The Reconquista ended when Ferdinand and Isabella conquered Granada -
Feb 14, 1556
Ackbar Becomes the Mughal Emperor
Humayun's son Ackbar succeeds him as Mughal Emperor -
Mikhail Romanov becomes Tsar of Russia
The Zemsky Sobor elected Mikhail Romanov to be the new Tsar after the Time of Troubles