What year was the Dardanelles Gun cast?
1464
1453
1500
1587
Answer
The Dardanelles Gun, cast in 1464, is an Ottoman siege weapon used during the Ottoman-Byzantine conflict. Known for its exceptional size, it was designed by the renowned Hungarian engineer Urban. Originally located at the Dardanelles Strait, the massive bombard played a crucial role in the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453, effectively breaching the city walls.
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