Historical Events tagged with "mehmeed"

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Military & Warfare

Ottoman Capture of Constantinople

May 29th, 1453 571 years ago

In May 1453, Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II led a massive siege against Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. The siege lasted for 53 days and involved advanced warfare techniques, including the use of large cannons. The Ottomans breached the city's formidable walls on May 29, overwhelming the defenders and effectively ending the Byzantine Empire. This pivotal moment not only marked the rise of the Ottoman Empire but also transformed the course of European history.

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