Did hernan Cortes succeed

Yes, Hernán Cortés succeeded in his conquest of the Aztec Empire, which he initiated in 1519. Through a combination of military strategy, alliances with indigenous groups, and the exploitation of local rivalries, he captured the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlán in 1521. His actions led to the fall of the empire and significant Spanish colonization in Mexico. However, this "success" came at a tremendous cost to the indigenous population, including widespread death and cultural destruction.