In which year was Constantinople conquered by the Turks?

Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, was conquered by the Turks in the year 1453. This event marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and the beginning of the Ottoman Empire. Led by Sultan Mehmed II, the Turkish forces launched a fierce siege on the city, eventually breaching its walls and capturing Constantinople. The fall of Constantinople was significant as it not only marked the end of an era but also had far-reaching consequences for Europe, leading to the spread of Ottoman influence and the renaissance of classical knowledge in Western Europe through the exile of Greek scholars.