Fatih Sultan Mehmet was an Ottoman sultan. He was also called Mehmet the Conqueror. He conquered İstanbul in 1453. This was a very important event in history. He was young when he became a great leader. He was interested in science and languages. He made İstanbul an important city. He supported art and architecture. He was a strong and intelligent ruler. Many people remember him as a great conqueror.
Vocabulary List
| Word / Phrase | English Definition |
|---|---|
| sultan | a ruler in some Muslim countries, especially in the Ottoman Empire |
| ottoman | related to the Ottoman Empire or its culture and history |
| called | given a name or described with a particular word |
| conqueror | a person who takes control of a place through military victory |
| conquered | took control of a place by military force |
| important | having great value, meaning, or influence |
| event | something that happens, especially something important |
| history | the study or record of past events |
| young | not old; at an early stage of life |
| became | started to be or developed into something |