Mehmet II, also known as Mehmet the Conqueror, laid siege to Constantinople in April 1453 with a well-prepared army and advanced artillery, including large cannons capable of breaching the city's formidable walls. The siege lasted for about two months, during which the Ottomans employed various tactics, including blockade and relentless bombardment. On May 29, 1453, after a final assault, the Ottomans breached the walls, leading to the fall of the city. Mehmet II subsequently transformed Constantinople into the capital of the Ottoman Empire, marking a significant shift in power and culture in the region.
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