HISTORY
THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION
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Roman
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Ottoman
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Mongol
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Songhai
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Detailed explanation-1: -Mehmed the Conqueror captured Constantinople and extended the Ottoman Empire into western Anatolia and the Balkans, which later became the heartland of the empire. His expansion cost the empire greatly, however, which led to discontent.
Detailed explanation-2: -The position of Constantinople, with its surroundings and natural harbors, secured an uninterrupted supply of wheat and other necessities of a big city. An important geographical factor is the Sea of Marmara and the Golden Horn Bay, which surrounded two-thirds of the city and made its defense easier.
Detailed explanation-3: -In 1453AD, the Ottoman Turks conquered Constantinople (Istanbul) which was the capital of Byzantine Empire. The overland trade routes joining Asia and Europe went through this city. Since the Turks blocked this route, there was a need of finding alternative trade routes for the European countries to reach Asia.
Detailed explanation-4: -On the afternoon of 29 May 1453 the Sultan entered the long-desired city. Riding a white horse, he advanced down an avenue of death. The city of Constantinople was being put to the sack by the triumphant Ottoman army.