Montezuma was made prisoner August 13 1521 by Cortes and his army.
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Aztec Emperor Montezuma II believed Hernan Cortes was the god Queztacoaltl, but he was wrong and Cortes took him prisoner and the Aztec Empire fell to Spain.
Hernán Cortés took Montezuma prisoner to gain control over the Aztec Empire and leverage his authority to subdue the indigenous population. By capturing the emperor, Cortés aimed to destabilize the Aztec political structure and use Montezuma as a puppet leader, thereby facilitating Spanish conquest. This strategy was also intended to prevent a united resistance against the Spanish forces, as Montezuma was a revered figure among the Aztecs.
Montezuma was the Aztec king at the time of the Spanish conquest. There is a link below to an article on Montezuma.
The Spanish explorer who took Montezuma II prisoner was Hernán Cortés. In 1519, Cortés led an expedition that eventually resulted in the fall of the Aztec Empire. He captured Montezuma in Tenochtitlán, the Aztec capital, using a combination of military force and political manipulation. This event marked a significant turning point in the Spanish conquest of Mexico.
When Cortez and his army came, they were riding horses. So the Aztecs thought they were gods, because horse were unknown to the Aztecs. Montezuma gave what Cortez wanted, the city. So Montezuma was held prisoner at his own palace, where Cortez and his army fold gold and silver.
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There is a Lake Montezuma and Montezuma's Castle.
Cortes overthrew the Aztec ruler Montezuma II.
Judge Montezuma was not an Aztec leader; Montezuma II was the Aztec emperor during the time of Spanish conquest. Montezuma made decisions that are debated for their strategic value in dealing with the Spanish, leading to his capture by the Spanish conquistadors. His actions influenced the ultimate downfall of the Aztec empire.
no they didn't really fight in a war. When Cortes came on there land he betrayed them. He hid Montezuma. The people helped Montezuma and they made the Spanish leave.