29 janv. 1453 - Constantinople fell to Ottaman Turks
Description:
Merchandise from India went to the European markets through Arab Muslim intermediaries. The Red Sea trade route was a state monopoly from which Islamic rulers earned tremendous revenues. The land routes to India were also controlled by Arabs. In the circumstances, the Europeans were keen to find a direct route to India.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
29 janv. 1453
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 573 ans