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800
Holy Roman Emperor elected by nobles
Charlemagne was crowned Emperor of Romans, reviving the title after three whole centuries. -
1368
Founding of Ming dynasty
Taizu grew his own power and created the most renowned dynasty, doubling in population, and expanding trade around the world. -
1415
Portuguese capture Cueta, starting an empire
200 ships assembled in the port of Lagos, conquering Ceuta and the Islamic port. -
1433
End of Zheng He's voyages
Zheng He had another political purpose, in which, to find Jian Wen emperor. -
1438
Pachacuti launches Inca conquests
Pachacuti founded their empire with conquests in the Cuzco Valley and further beyond. -
1453
Ottoman conquest of Constantinople
The Ottomans invaded Constantinople's walls after besieging the city for over 50 days. -
Oct 19, 1453
End of Hundred Years' War
Bordeaux surrendered, making the last English possession in France, Calais. -
1492
End of Reconquista
Ferdinand and Isabella (the Monarchs) conquered Granada. -
1521
Mexica start conquering an empire
Cortes invaded Mexico in 1519, conquering the Aztec Empire, capturing the Aztec emperor. -
1556
Akbar becomes Mughal emperor
Mughal strengthened the administration as well as the financial system and reorganized he procession of tax collection -
Mikhail Romanov becomes ruler of Russia
Founder of the Romanov dynasty, was chosen after disorder and a rapid succession as tsar of Russia