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1325
Mexica begin conquering an empire
The Mexica migrated to central Mexico where they settled Tenochtitlan and began to create city-states (altepetl). -
1356
Holy Roman Emperor Elected by Nobles
The Golden Bull of 1356 ended the disputes of the princes over territory by requiring the the emperor be elected. -
1368
Founding of the Ming Dynasty
Ming Taizu founded the Ming Dynasty. He created a "new" empire, which in fact continued many of the Mongols practices -
1415
Portugese conquer Ceuta, starting an empire
Prince Henry the Navigator captured the Moroccan fort of Ceuta with the mission of proselytizing inhabitants. -
1433
End of Zheng He's Voyages
Zheng He was a Chinese explorer who sailed around the globe to show off the power of the Yongle emperor. -
1438
Pachakuti launches Inca conquests
Pachakuti, the first Inca ruler, began military campaigns across the Andes radiating out from Cusco. -
1453
End of 100 Years War
The end of the 100 Years War marked the end of a conflict between England and France over succession. -
1453
Ottoman Conquest of Constantinople
Mehmed II the Conquerer was the Ottoman emperor, who conquered Constantinople using superior weaponry, i.e. cannons. -
1492
End of Reconquista
The Reconquista was a Spanish campaign to drive out the Muslims from the Iberian Peninsula. -
1556
Akbar becomes Mughal Emperor
Emperor Akbar was the most powerful Mughal empire who used policies of religious tolerance. -
Mikhail Romanov becomes tsar of Russia
After the death of Ivan IV, the time of troubles befell Russia, until nobles offered power to the Romanovs, who continued Russia's expansion.