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Frederick III Barbarosa was elected Holy Roman Emperor by the prince electorates.
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A peasant uprising in China overthrew the Mongol presence in China and the Ming dynasty was founded, taking power.
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Portuguese price, Henry "the navigator" captured the fortress of Ceuta from the Moroccans with the support of the Pope.
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The Mexica begin a series of conquests that lead to the creation of the Aztec Empire by 1500.
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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.
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The first great Inca ruler, Pachakuti, began conquest of land around Cuzco. He stormed enemy forts with massive infantry armies.
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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.
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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.
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The Spanish kingdoms efforts to retake the Iberian peninsula for their faith ended with the capture of Grenada.
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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.
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Mikhail Romanov was elected Tsar of Russia in 1613 and became the first Romanov Tsar.