World History Timeline 1

  • 1300

    Holy Roman Emperor Elected By Nobles

    The Holy Roman Emperor was elected during the 1300s by the nobles/the prince-electors.
  • 1368

    Founding of Ming Dynasty

    The great Ming Dynasty of China lasted from 1368 to 1644.
  • 1415

    Portuguese capture Cueta

    Portuguese captured Cueta in 1415, an important step in the beginning of the Portuguese Empire.
  • 1428

    Mexica Starts Conquering an Empire

    The Mexica (Aztecs) started conquering an Empire in 1428 and were the most powerful empire in the area until the Spanish came.
  • 1433

    End of Zheng He's Voyages

    The Great Zheng He explored many places, like Southeast Asia, starting in 1405 and ending in 1433.
  • 1438

    Pachakuti launches Inca Conquests

    Pachakuti reigned from 1438 to 1471. He launched many conquests in that time, causing the Inca to gain a lot of new land and territory.
  • 1453

    Ottoman Conquest of Constantinople

    The Ottomans took Constantinople in 1453.
  • 1453

    Hundred Years' War ends

    The Hundred Years' War was a conflict between England and France that lasted from 1337 to 1453.
  • 1492

    End of Reconquista

    The Reconquista was the expansion of Christian kingdoms in/by Spain and Portugal that started in 722 AD and ended in 1492.
  • 1556

    Akbar becomes Mughal Emperor

    Akbar became the Mughal Emperor in 1556. His reign lasted until 1605. He was the third Mughal Emperor.
  • Mikhail Romanov becomes ruler of Russia

    Mikhail Romanov became the ruler/tsar of Russia following the death of Fyodor I.