Fall of Constantinople (apr 6, 1453 – may 29, 1453)
Description:
The Fall of Constantinople occurred in 1453 when the Ottoman Empire, led by Sultan Mehmed II, captured the city after a 53-day siege. Despite strong resistance from the outnumbered Byzantine defenders, the Ottomans used heavy artillery to breach the walls. The city’s fall marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and the beginning of Ottoman dominance, reshaping the course of history.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 6, 1453
may 29, 1453
~ 1 months and 23 days