Sultan Muhammad the Conqueror

Sultan Muhammad the Conqueror, also known as Mehmed II, was an Ottoman ruler who reigned in the 15th century. He is best known for capturing Constantinople in 1453, which was the capital of the Byzantine Empire. This conquest transformed the city into the Ottoman capital, marking the end of Christian Byzantine rule and the rise of the Ottoman Empire as a major power. Muhammad was a skilled military strategist, deeply interested in arts and culture, and sought to strengthen and expand his empire. His achievements had lasting impacts on regional politics, trade, and culture, shaping the course of history in Southeast Europe and the Middle East.