The type of weaponry used in the siege, as described in the passage, could also help to explain the expansion of all of the following states in the period 1450–1750 EXCEPT the

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Aztec (Mexica) Empire

Safavid Empire

Mughal Empire

Qing dynasty

Aztec (Mexica) Empire

Explanation:

During that time period, Canons that are described in the passage hasn't been invented in Aztec region. The Aztec army hasn't even used an advanced weapons like this even during their fall when they're facing the Invaders from the Spanish Empire.

Both Safavid Empire  , Mughal Empire , Qing dynasty  on the other hand were known to used this weapon to break down the walls of the fortresses that belonged to their opposition.