Siege of 1453

The Siege of 1453 was a pivotal battle where the Ottoman Empire, led by Sultan Mehmed II, attacked and eventually captured Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. The Ottomans used powerful cannons and large armies to breach the massive city walls. After a siege lasting over a month, the Ottomans succeeded, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire and establishing Ottoman control over southeastern Europe and the eastern Mediterranean. This event significantly shifted regional power and is often considered a key moment marking the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of the Renaissance.