Fall of Tenochtitlan

1521 CE · military

The fall of Tenochtitlan occurred in 1521 with the capture of the Aztec capital by forces under the command of the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés along with indigenous allies.

After a long siege, the city fell and the Aztec Empire collapsed. Epidemic diseases brought by the Europeans had greatly reduced the indigenous population. This event formed the foundation of Spain's colonial dominance in Central America.

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What was Fall of Tenochtitlan?
The fall of Tenochtitlan occurred in 1521 with the capture of the Aztec capital by forces under the command of the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés along with indigenous allies.
When did Fall of Tenochtitlan happen?
1521 CE