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1002
Holy Roman Emperor elected by nobles
The first emperor to be elected using the imperial election system was Henry II. -
1368
Founding of Ming dynasty
A peasant led a revolt that overthrew the declining Yuan dynasty and drove the Mongols back to their homeland. -
1415
Portuguese capture Cueta
Henry the Navigator captures the Moroccan fortress of Cueta, aiming for the goal of converting its inhabitants to Christianity. -
1428
Mexica start conquering an empire
The Mexica (Aztecs) launched a series of conquests that led to the creation of the Aztec empire. -
1433
End of Zheng He's voyages
After his death, the Ming dynasty relocated their efforts to rebuilding the Great Wall. -
1438
Pachakuti launches Inca conquests
Pachakuti, the first great Inca ruler, expanded outward from Cuzco to other civilizations, using the conquered people to expand their empire. -
1453
Ottoman conquest of Constantinople
Under Emperor Mehmed II, the Ottomans took control of Constantinople after 2 months of fighting, renaming it Istanbul and converting it into a Muslim city. -
Oct 19, 1453
End of Hundred Years War
The succession of conflicts between France and England eventually ended after the surrender of Bordeaux by the English. -
Jan 2, 1492
End of Reconquista
Ferdinand and Isabella completed the Reconquista after the surrender of Granada. -
Feb 14, 1556
Akbar becomes Mughal emporer.
Akbar succeeded Humayun and was pronounced Shahanshah (King of Kings). -
Mikhail Romanov becomes ruler of Russia
After the death of Ivan the Terrible with no clear successor, Russian nobles offered royal power to Romanov, starting the Romanov dynasty.