Constantinople, the capital of Roman Empire was captured by Turks in ___________ ?
Correct answer: C. 29th May 1453
- A. 27th March 1453
- B. 28th April 1453
- C. 29th May 1453
- D. 26th January 1453Science
Explanation
Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Turks on 29 May 1453 under Sultan Mehmed II. This event ended the Byzantine Empire and is commonly used to mark the end of the Middle Ages.
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