Reign of Ivan the Terrible (jan 16, 1547 – mar 26, 1584)
Description:
Ivan the terrible was the first Tzar of Russia by overthrowing the weak mongol rule. His reign saw the transitioning of Russia from a medieval state into a proper empire. In doing so he created a standing army, conquering surronding territories. To control these provinces he implemented an effective buerorcracy system.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 16, 1547
mar 26, 1584
~ 37 years