Fatih Sultan Mehmet

Fatih Sultan Mehmet, also known as Mehmed II, was an Ottoman sultan who reigned from 1444 to 1446 and again from 1451 to 1481. He is best known for conquering Constantinople in 1453, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire and the rise of the Ottoman Empire as a major power. This event is significant in history, as it transformed trade routes and cultures between Europe and Asia. Mehmet II was an astute leader, a patron of the arts, and an effective administrator, earning him the title "The Conqueror" (Fatih) and solidifying his legacy in world history.