The Spanish conquest of the Aztecs refers to the military campaign led by Hernán Cortés that resulted in the fall of the Aztec Empire in 1521. It marked Spain's colonization of present-day Mexico.
Related terms
Aztec Empire: The powerful Mesoamerican empire that was conquered by the Spanish.
Hernán Cortés: The Spanish conquistador who led the expedition and played a key role in defeating the Aztecs.
Conquistadors: A term used to refer to Spanish explorers and conquerors during this period.