Post-Classic Horizon

Post-Classic Horizon

1325-1376 The priest Tenoch governed the Aztecs. The Aztecs served Azcapotzalco as mercenaries, helping it to widen its territory.

1377-1389 Rule of Acamapichtli, first Aztec Lord.

1390-1410 Rule of Huitzilihuitl, second Aztec Lord.

1418-1427 Rule of Chimalpopoca, third Aztec Lord.

1427-1436 Rule of lzcóatl, fourth Aztec Lord. Under him the Triple Alliance of Tacuba, Texcoco and Mexico was formed which succeeded in defeating the Tepanecas. The freedom and supremacy of Mexico-Tenochtitlán began.

1430. The Purépechas (Tarascans) and their capital of Tzintzuntzán on the shore of Lake P6tzcuaro, State of Michoacán flourished.

1440-1464 Rule of Moctezuma Ilhuicamina (Moctezuma I) fifth Aztec Lord who consolidated the rising Aztec Empire. During this period the monument known as the Sun Stone or Aztec Calendar was carved. First campaign against the Zapotecs of Oaxaca.

1469-1481 Axayicátl, sixth Aztec Lord. Tlatelolco was subjected to Mexico-TenochtitIán and the Aztecs continued to increase their territory by raids and wars.

1481-1486. Rule of Tizoc, seventh Aztec Lord, The Aztecs conquered some regions of Veracruz.

1486-1502 Ahuízotl, eighth Aztec Lord. Second campaign to conquer Oaxaca. During Ahuízotl's rule Tenochtitlán grew in both extent and population, becoming an impressive city.

1502-1520 Moctezuma Xocoyotzin (Moctezuma II), ninth Aztec Lord. The Aztecs continued to extend their conquests until they had a real empire ruled by military force.

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