Aztec capital captured by the Spanish and their allies

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The Spanish forces of Hernan Cortes start their march on Tenochtitlán in December 1520. The capture of the city iin August 1521 marks the fall of the Aztec empire.

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Editors. "Aztec capital captured by the Spanish and their allies". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 March 2010
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