The Siege of Constantinople

The Siege of Constantinople (1453) was when the Ottoman Empire, led by Sultan Mehmed II, attacked the heavily fortified city of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. The Ottomans aimed to conquer the city and its strategic position between Europe and Asia. After weeks of intense fighting, the Ottomans breached the city walls using large cannons and overwhelming force. The fall of Constantinople marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and a significant shift in regional power, opening the way for Ottoman expansion into Europe and signaling a major change in world history.