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In 1521, the capital city of the Aztec Empire, Tenochtitlan, fell to the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés, marking a pivotal moment in the Spanish conquest of the Americas. The Aztec Empire, with its advanced civilization and rich cultural heritage, had been a dominant force in Mesoamerica for centuries.

Cortés, along with his expeditionary force, arrived in Mexico in 1519 with the intent to explore and possibly establish a settlement. However, driven by a combination of military prowess, alliances with indigenous groups who opposed the Aztecs, and factors such as disease that devastated the native population, Cortés saw an opportunity to conquer the Aztec Empire.

In 1520, a series of conflicts and misunderstandings led to the infamous "Noche Triste" (Sad Night), during which Cortés and his forces were forced to retreat from Tenochtitlan after a clash with the Aztecs. However, Cortés regrouped and returned in 1521 with a larger and better-equipped army.

The siege of Tenochtitlan was brutal and marked by fierce battles. The Spanish employed superior weaponry and tactics, and they received support from indigenous allies who were opposed to Aztec rule. The final assault on the city culminated in the capture of Emperor Cuauhtémoc, symbolizing the defeat of the Aztec Empire.

The fall of Tenochtitlan marked the end of Aztec dominance in the region and the beginning of Spanish colonial rule. The city was largely destroyed and replaced by Mexico City, which became the capital of New Spain. The conquest of Tenochtitlan is a significant event in history, illustrating the clash of civilizations, the impact of European exploration, and the lasting consequences for indigenous societies in the Americas.

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