Sultan Mehmed II (Mehmed the Conqueror)

Sultan Mehmed II, known as Mehmed the Conqueror, was the Ottoman Empire's seventh sultan, reigning from 1444 to 1446 and again from 1451 to 1481. He is best known for conquering Constantinople in 1453, effectively ending the Byzantine Empire and marking a pivotal moment in history. This victory expanded Ottoman territory and established Istanbul as a major cultural and economic center. Mehmed II was also known for his administrative reforms, promoting arts and architecture, and enhancing education, helping to shape the Ottoman Empire into a powerful and enduring state in the region.