Mohammed II

American  

Or Muhammad II

noun

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

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Mohammed II British  

noun

1. ?1430–81, Ottoman sultan of Turkey (1451–81). He captured Constantinople (1453) and conquered large areas of the Balkans

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Example Sentences

"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

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

From Project Gutenberg

The city was taken by storm, the last of the Roman Emperors of the east died fighting, and Mohammed II. rode in triumph to the cathedral of St. Sophia, where he established the Moslem worship.

From Project Gutenberg

Thus, the Jews were carried into Assyria and Babylon; the Eretrians into Persia; the inhabitants of Caffa by Mohammed II.; the Armenians by Abbas the Great.

From Project Gutenberg

The sovereignty now descended to Al Ahmar's son, named Mohammed II., who ascended the throne in 1273.

From Project Gutenberg