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1314
Holy Roman Emperor Elected by Nobles
Frederick III Barbarosa was elected Holy Roman Emperor by the prince electorates. -
1368
Founding of the Ming Dynasty
A peasant uprising in China overthrew the Mongol presence in China and the Ming dynasty was founded, taking power. -
1415
Portuguese Capture Ceuta, Starting an Empire
Portuguese price, Henry "the navigator" captured the fortress of Ceuta from the Moroccans with the support of the Pope. -
1428
Mexica Start Conquering and Empire
The Mexica begin a series of conquests that lead to the creation of the Aztec Empire by 1500. -
1433
Ending of Zheng He's Voyages
Zheng He's voyages were made in an attempt by the Yongle Emperor of Ming China to display his wealth and power. The voyages ended when the admiral died. -
1438
Pachakuti Launches Inca Conquests
The first great Inca ruler, Pachakuti, began conquest of land around Cuzco. He stormed enemy forts with massive infantry armies. -
1453
Ottoman Conquest of Constantinople
An Ottoman force used cannon to blockade and pin-down a Byzantine force within Constantinople. The city was sacked and made into a Muslim city. -
1453
End of Hundred Year's War
The war of succession between the Kingdoms of France and England ended with reforms on both sides and loss of English land in mainland Europe. -
1492
End of Reconquista
The Spanish kingdoms efforts to retake the Iberian peninsula for their faith ended with the capture of Grenada. -
1556
Akbar becomes Mughal Emperor
The Mughal Empire reached the height of its power during Emperor Akbar's leadership. He was one of the most powerful men in the world. -
Mikhail Romanov becomes Tsar of Russia
Mikhail Romanov was elected Tsar of Russia in 1613 and became the first Romanov Tsar.