1578 ⟶ Sonam Gyatso Recognized as Third Dalai Lama

Sonam Gyatso is conferred the title of Dalai Lama by Tumed M...
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⛓️ ⛓️ African Slavery Begins in Americas

First reported African slaves in the New World⟶
⛓️ African Slavery Begins in Americas (1502)
SlaveryColonialismNew WorldTransatlantic Slave TradeAtlantic WorldExploitationForced MigrationSpanish EmpirePortuguese EmpireEconomy
SpainSpainDominican RepublicDominican RepublicHaitiHaitiPortugalPortugal

👑 Fall of Majapahit and Rise of Demak

The Majapahit Empire fell to Demak, with many fleeing to Bali while Demak, under Sultan Fatah, became the new center of power.⟶
Fall of Majapahit and Rise of Demak (1527)
MajapahitSultanateMajapahit EmpireIslamic ExpansionPolitical TransitionSuccession
IndonesiaIndonesia

🚫 Ming Dynasty Bans Foreign Trade and Closes Seaports

The Ming dynasty government of China issues a decree banning all foreign trade and closes down all seaports along the coast; these Hai jin laws came during the Wokou wars with Japanese pirates.⟶
Ming Dynasty Bans Foreign Trade and Closes Seaports (1548)
Ming DynastyIsolationismChinese HistoryMaritime History
ChinaChinaJapanJapan

⚔️ Altan Khan's Mongol Siege of Beijing

Mongols led by Altan Khan invade China and besiege Beijing.⟶
Altan Khan's Mongol Siege of Beijing (1550)
Mongol EmpireMing DynastyInvasionSiegeWarfareMilitary Conflict
ChinaChinaMongoliaMongolia

⛪ Jesuit Missionaries Found São Paulo

Missionaries José de Anchieta and Manuel da Nóbrega establishes São Paulo, southeast Brazil.⟶
Jesuit Missionaries Found São Paulo (1554)
ColonialismCatholicismChristianityJesuitsMissionary Work
BrazilBrazil

📿 Sonam Gyatso Recognized as Third Dalai Lama

Sonam Gyatso is conferred the title of Dalai Lama by Tumed Mongol ruler, Altan Khan. Recognised as the reincarnation of two previous Lamas, Sonam Gyatso becomes the third Dalai Lama in the lineage.⟶
Sonam Gyatso Recognized as Third Dalai Lama (1578)
BuddhismDalai LamaTibetReincarnation
ChinaChina