States and Empires prior to 1500

End of Hundred Years War

Oct 19, 1453

The Hundred Years' War (1337–1453) was a series of conflicts fought between England and France over succession to the French throne. The conflicted in October when the Bordeaux finally surrendered.

Akbar becomes Mughal Emperor

Feb 14, 1556

Akbar succeeded Humayun on 14 February 1556, while in the midst of a war against Sikandar Shah to reclaim the Mughal throne.He reigned from 1556 to 1605 and extended Mughal power over most of the Indian subcontinent.