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Q: How were the Turks able to capture Constantinople?
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What happened first the Turks capture of constantinople or zheng hes voyages?

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Did the Turks invade the byzantine Empire?

Although thwarted by Byzantine resistance during the rapid expansion of the 7th century, a Muslim nation (the Ottoman Turks) was finally able to capture The Queen of Cities (Constantinople) in 1453.


Did The Seljuk Turks capture the city of Constantinople in 1453 and made it the capital of their empire?

Yes, as the need for a sturdy and powerful 'base' was needed for the Seljuk Turks.


How did the capture of Constantinople affect the Europeans?

As Constantinople was called the "gate of Europe", its capture by the Turks, in 1453, marked the starting point of the Turkish invasion into Europe. To make them more threatening to the European nations, the Turks were Muslims. Later on they extended their rule over the nations which were on their way to Vienna. It took about 150 years until they were forced to retreat and give up almost all the European territories.


When did Turks capture Istanbul?

The Ottoman Turks attempted to conquer the city From April 6,1453-May 29, 1453, when the siege ending with the Turks conquering the city.


Who counqured constantinople?

Constantinople was conquered by the Ottoman Turks in 1453.


How did the capture of the constantinople affect trade between Europe and Asia?

When Constantinople was captured, the Turks closed the trade route. Since Constantinople was required to go through to get to Asia, they couldn't get the spices, resources, and such they normally got from Asia. This caused Europe's economy to take a hit.


Which empire eventually conquered Constantinople?

the Ottoman Turks.


What invaders reached Constantinople?

Constantinople was captured by the Ottoman Turks in 1453.


Who conquered Jerusalem Constantinople?

The Turks


When Consatantinople fell to the Turks?

Turks took Constantinople on May 29th 1453.


Year that constantinople fell to the Turkish?

Constantinople fell the The Ottoman Turks in 1453.