Mehmed II

"His forces are strong... But even he cannot shelter himself in our city forever." - Galahad

Mehmed II was the emperor of the Ottoman Empire from 1451 to 1481.

Capture of Constantinople
Mehmed saw an opportunity to capture the holy Christian city of the weakened Constantinople as a staple of Islamic victory. After defeating Constantine XI in battle, Mehmed successfully conquered Constantinople and declared it to be the capital of the Ottoman Empire.

Battle of Constantinople
Pope Nicholas V appointed an army of warriors, led by Afonso V of Portugal, and co-lead by Arthur of England, to recapture the city. Mehmed lead his army against Afonso's. The attempt failed, and in the process, both Afonso and Arthur's greatest ally, Sir Galahad, were killed in battle.

Mehmed II reclaimed Constantinople for Islam, claiming it to be a sign from Allah himself.