Empires

  • 1200

    Holy Roman Emperor elected by nobles

    Holy Roman Emperor elected by nobles
    Starting sometime in the 13th century, the date is unclear. The Holy Roman emperor was elected by esteemed nobles called prince-electors.
  • 1200

    Holy Roman Emperor elected by nobles

    Holy Roman Emperor elected by nobles
    Sometime in the 13th century, nobles began to elect the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. These nobles were called prince electors.
  • 1345

    Mexica start conquering an empire

    Mexica start conquering an empire
    The Aztecs (Mexica) flourished and expanded during this time, but it would not last forever because they failed to incorporate conquered people.
  • Jan 23, 1368

    Founding of Ming dynast

    Founding of Ming dynast
    The Ming dynasty is founded in china. It was a very impactful time period in trade and expansion of china and its population.
  • Jan 23, 1368

    Founding of Ming dynasty

    Founding of Ming dynasty
    The Ming dynasty was a dynasty in china. It was very successful in expanding china and the population and was known for its work in trade.
  • Aug 21, 1415

    Portuguese capture Cueta, starting an empire

    Portuguese capture Cueta, starting an empire
    This marks the beginning of the Portuguese empire in Africa.
  • 1433

    End of Zheng He's voyages

    End of Zheng He's voyages
    After seven voyages, Zheng He completes the ming voyages in 1433.
  • 1453

    End of Hundred Years' War

    End of Hundred Years' War
    The conflict between England and France that lasts over a hundred years finally comes to end in 1453 and has a huge impact on both nations.
  • May 24, 1453

    Ottoman conquest of Constantinople

    Ottoman conquest of Constantinople
    Constantinople falls after battling with the ottoman empire and the empire takes over.
  • Jan 2, 1492

    End of Reconquista

    End of Reconquista
    The Spanish reconquista is completed by Ferdinand and Isabella.
  • 1532

    Pachakuti launches Inca conquests

    Pachakuti launches Inca conquests
    Inca conquests are started by Pachakuti in Cuzco valley.
  • Feb 14, 1556

    Akbar becomes Mughal emperor

    Akbar becomes Mughal emperor
    In the Mughal empire, Akbar succeeds Humayun after death and is crowned the emperor.
  • Mikhail Romanov becomes ruler of Russia

    Mikhail Romanov becomes ruler of Russia
    Mikhail Romanov begins the Romanov dynasty of Russia as the first Tsar.