The fall of Constantinople on May 29, 1453, was a definitive turning point that signaled the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of the early modern era. After a 55-day siege, the city was captured by Sultan Mehmed II, who transformed it into the new capital of the Ottoman Empire. Global Consequences and Impact
The fall of Constantinople on May 29, 1453, was a definitive turning point that signaled the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of the early modern era. After a 55-day siege, the city was captured by Sultan Mehmed II, who transformed it into the new capital of the Ottoman Empire. Global Consequences and Impact