: This catastrophic event destroyed much of the medieval city but led to the birth of modern London. Global Shifts :
: The Dutch "Golden Age" continued to influence art, with masters like Frans Post capturing landscapes and maritime scenes that defined the century's aesthetic. [1651-1700]
: Aurangzeb deposed his father, Shah Jahan, to rule the Mughal Empire in 1658. : This catastrophic event destroyed much of the
: The Royal Society was founded in 1660, fostering an environment where natural philosophy thrived. : The Royal Society was founded in 1660,
: International trade shifted from spices to textiles as the most important commodity by the year 1700. Pot, posset pot | London Museum
: The late 1600s saw the establishment of numerous European Colonies , while events like the Salem Witch Trials (1692) highlighted social and religious tensions. Culture and Daily Life