Battle of Tenochtitlan

The Battle of Tenochtitlan took place in 1521 during the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire. Led by Hernán Cortés, Spanish forces, alongside indigenous allies, attacked the capital city of the Aztecs, Tenochtitlan, which was built on an island in the middle of a lake. The siege lasted for several months, with intense fighting that resulted in significant casualties. The Spanish ultimately captured the city, leading to the fall of the Aztec Empire. This battle marked a pivotal moment in history, as it signified European colonization in the Americas and the profound cultural and societal changes that followed.