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1201
Holy Roman Emperor elected by nobles
Onwards from the 13th century, the prince electors who were high nobles, elected people as King of the Romans. Whoever it was, was then elected by the pope. -
Jan 23, 1368
Founding of Ming dynasty
The Ming dynasty succeeded the Yuan Mongol dynasty. Zhu Yuanzhang was the founder of the Ming dynasty. -
Aug 21, 1415
Portuguese capture Cueta, starting an empire
The conquest of Cueta was the beginning of the Portuguese Empire. 200 ships assembled in the Algarve port of Lagos and then went through the Strait of Gibraltar and conquered the Islamic port and city in North Africa -
1433
End of Zheng He's voyages
Zheng He was a Chinese Muslim eunch explorer sent by the Ming Dynasty on 7 missions to secure tribute and increase trade. He died in the middle of his seventh voyage in Calicut. His body was sent home. -
1450
Pachakuti launches Inca conquests
Pachacuti, the 9th Inca ruler attacked and conquered the Cuzco Valley. He also founded Machu Picchu. -
1453
End of Hundred Years' War
When it was clear that no help would come from England and the French were too strong, the Hundred Years' War ended when Bordeaux surrendered. By doing this, he left Calais as the last English possession in France. The Treaty of Paris was signed by Louis the 9th and Henry the 3rd. -
Period: Apr 6, 1453 to May 29, 1453
Ottoman conquest of Constantinople
Constantinople was conquered by the Ottoman Empire Army under the command of Ottoman Sultan Mehmed the 2nd. Constantinople was bombarded by canon weaponry and tactics designed by Mehmed the 2nd. -
Jan 2, 1492
End of Reconquista
In 1492, Ferdinand and Isabella, two Catholic monarchs, conquered Granada. King Boabdil surrendered Granada to the Spanish forces and the Reconquista ended. -
Period: 1519 to 1521
Mexica start conquering an empire
The Aztecs formed an empire and started a conquest to expand and sacrifice people for their religion. -
Feb 14, 1556
Akbar becomes Mughal emperor
Akbar became Mughal emperor in the midst of the war against Sikandar Shah to reclaim the Mughal throne. He established a large kingdom through military conquest. He is known for his policies on religious tolerance. -
Feb 15, 1556
Akbar becomes Mughal emperor
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Mikhail Romanov becomes ruler of Russia
He was the start of the Romanov empire. He became the first Tsar of Russia when he was elected by the Russian nobility. He became an influential leader.