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Mohammed II

or Muhammad II

noun

  1. the Conqueror, 1430–81, sultan of Turkey 1451–81: conqueror of Constantinople 1453.


Mohammed II

noun

  1. Mohammed II?14301481MOttomanPOLITICS: hereditary ruler ?1430–81, Ottoman sultan of Turkey (1451–81). He captured Constantinople (1453) and conquered large areas of the Balkans
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"When we look at the history of the African-American community, one important factor in popularizing Islam in America is Muhammad Ali," Warith Deen Mohammed II, son of the former Nation of Islam leader, said in a statement.

From Reuters

It is about four hundred and twenty years since the Turks captured Constantinople, and the terrible Mohammed II., mounted on horseback, and sword in hand, rode through yonder high door, and gave orders to slay the thousands who had taken refuge within those sacred walls.

The unhallowed rule of Mohammed II. lasted for the long space of thirty-five years, during which time all the practices of Islam were neglected by the Isma�lites.

The death of Hassan was amply avenged by his son and successor, Mohammed II.

In 1451 Mohammed II. ascended the Ottoman throne, and in 1453 led an immense army against Constantinople.

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