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1368
Founding of Ming dynasty
After the peasant overthrowing of the Yuan dynasty, one peasant founded the Ming dynasty. -
1415
Portuguese capture Ceuta, starting an empire
The Portuguese conquered Ceuta, starting their empire in Africa. -
1428
Mexica begin conquering an empire
The Mexica conquered many altepetl to find sacrifices to appease their gods. This resulted in the beginnings of their empire. -
1433
End of Zheng He's voyages
After Admiral Zheng He's death, the Ming dynasty government stopped his voyages to focus on rebuilding the Great Wall. -
1438
Pachakuti launches Inca conquests
After the first great Inca ruler, Pachakuti, took power in Cuzco, he began a series of military conquests that would lead to the Incan Empire. -
1438
Holy Roman Emperor elected by nobles
Frederick III from the Habsburg was elected as the Holy Roman Emperor, becoming the first in a long line of Habsburgs. -
1453
Ottomans conquer Constantinople
The Ottoman Empire, led by Mehmed the Conqueror, conquered Constantinople, ending the Byzantine Empire, therefore, cementing themselves as the rulers of Western Asia. -
1453
End of Hundred Years' War
France won the Hundred Years' War after 116 years of battle with England. -
1492
End of the Reconquista
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella finally united Spain after conquering Granada, ending the Reconquista. -
1556
Akbar becomes Mughal emperor
Akbar becomes the emperor of the Mughal empire. He will come to be one of the most powerful men in the world. -
Mikhail Romanov becomes ruler of Russia
Mikhail Romanov becomes the Russian Tsar, simultaneously beginning the Romanov dynasty.