Fall of Constantinople 1453 | The Rise of the Ottoman Empire

The Fall of Constantinople in 1453 was one of the most important events in world history. The powerful army of Mehmed II captured the great city of Constantinople, ending the Byzantine Empire that had lasted for more than 1,000 years.
The last Byzantine emperor, Constantine XI Palaiologos, fought bravely but the city finally fell after a long siege. This event marked the rise of the Ottoman Empire and changed the course of global history.
In this video you will learn:
Why Constantinople was so important
The siege strategy used by Mehmed II
The fall of the Byzantine Empire
How this event changed Europe and world history
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