Events in Asia

  • Genghis Khan
    Jan 1, 1162

    Genghis Khan

    Mongolian leader who conquered more land in 25 years than the Romans did in 400 years using brutal tactics. He died in 1227, and his empire spread from Mongolia to Caspian Sea.
  • Zheng He
    Jan 1, 1405

    Zheng He

    Chinese explorer who lead seven massive expeditions. He died on his last voyage in 1433, funding for more voyages ended shortly afterwords
  • Afonso de Albuquerque
    Jan 1, 1510

    Afonso de Albuquerque

    Portuguese general who traded with Southeast Asia countries before conquering them. He returned to Portugal in 1514.
  • Japanese invasion of Korea

    Japanese invasion of Korea

    Japan had invaded Korea in hopes of trying to invade China. They left Korea in 1598.