Question

What did you learn about the fall of Constantinople? Discuss.

Answer 1

Answer:

The fall of Constantinople Turkish: İstanbul'un Fethi, lit. 'Conquest of Istanbul') was the capture of the Byzantine Empire's capital by the Ottoman Empire. The Conquest of the city took place on 29 May 1453, the culmination of a 53-day siege which had begun on 6 April 1453.

Answer 2

After conquering the city, Mehmed II made Constantinople the new Ottoman capital, replacing Adrianople. The Fall of Constantinople marked the end of the Byzantine Empire, and effectively the end of the Roman Empire, a state which dated back to 27 BC and lasted nearly 1,500 years.