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1368
Founding of Ming Dynasty
The Ming dynasty was founded after the collapse of the Mongol rule in China. -
1415
Portuguese Capture Ceuta
The capture of Ceuta is the main step in the formation of the Portuguese empire. -
1428
Mexica Start Conquering and Become an Empire
The Mexica launch a series of conquest that leads to the creation of their empire. -
1433
End of Zheng He's voyages
Zheng He's last voyage went to the states of Southeast Asia, the coast of India, the Persian Gulf, the Red sea, and the east coast of Africa. -
1438
Pachakuti Launches Inca conquests
Pachakuti launched military campaigns outward from their capital, Cuzco. -
1453
End of Hundred Years' War
A conflict between England and France over the succession of the French throne. This left England almost bankrupt and the French Crown with almost total control of France. -
1453
Ottoman Conquest of Constantinople
Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, fell under the command Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II. -
1492
End of Reconquista
Ferdinand and Isabella ended the Reconquista with a surrender from Granada. -
Feb 14, 1556
Akbar Becomes Mughal Emperor
Akbar was emperor from 1556 to 1605 and he extended Mughal rule over most of the Indian subcontinent. -
Mikhail Romanov Becomes the Ruler of Russia
Following the Time of Troubles, when the zemskiy sobor met, they elected Mikhail Romanov. -
Holy Roman Emperor Elected by Nobles
After 1648, eight nobles would select who would rule the Holy Roman Empire.