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Hernán Cortés conquered the Aztec Empire through a combination of military strategy, alliances, and exploitation of local rivalries. He forged alliances with indigenous groups discontented with Aztec rule, such as the Tlaxcalans, which bolstered his forces. Cortés also utilized advanced weaponry and tactics, along with the element of surprise, to defeat the Aztec army. His capture of the Aztec emperor Moctezuma II in 1519 further destabilized the empire, leading to its eventual downfall.

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