The city became the new capital of the Ottomans. The conquest is regarded as marking the close of the Middle Ages and the opening of the Modern Age, and it also prompted Europe's search for new trade routes.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was The Conquest of Istanbul?
- On 29 May 1453, the Ottoman army under the command of Sultan Mehmed II (the Conqueror) captured Constantinople using massive cannons and siege techniques, bringing an end to the thousand-year-old Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire.
- When did The Conquest of Istanbul happen?
- 1453 CE
- Where did The Conquest of Istanbul take place?
- İstanbul (Konstantinopolis)