How Sultan Mehmed Conquered the World’s Greatest City

At just 21 years old, Mehmed II fulfilled a centuries-old prophecy by conquering Constantinople. His siege brought an end to the Middle Ages and birthed a new era. Declaring the city as Istanbul, he turned it into the vibrant capital of the Ottoman Empire and the heart of Islamic civilization. But Mehmed’s legacy goes far beyond conquest. A polyglot, patron of science and art, and defender of religious tolerance, he issued the Ahdname of Milodra — a human rights charter centuries ahead of its time. He tripled the size of his empire, but more importantly, he united cultures with justice and vision. ⚔️ We bring you the true stories of epic generals, emperors, sultans, kings — and even unknown heroes from every corner of the world. Subscribe for more short-form history that honors the warriors who shaped our world. 💭 Who should we cover next? Drop your favorite warrior, emperor, or hero in the comments — your pick could be our next video! 📌 More History Shorts:    • Epic War Legends   📌 Subscribe for epic war legends:    / @thelegendsandhistory   #fatihsultanmehmed #mehmedtheconqueror #constantinople1453 #ottomanempire #fallofconstantinople #istanbulhistory #hagiaSophia #ottomanhistory #history #militaryhistory #leaders #worldhistory #generals #historyshorts #LegendsAndHistory