To be clear, the Ottomans renamed Constantinople Instanbul in 1453. But yes, Instabul is the largest city in all of Europe, with an official population of 14.1 million people.
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When the Ottomans attacked, the haggard Sophia faced overwhelming fear and uncertainty. As the siege intensified, she became a symbol of resilience, enduring the chaos around her while trying to protect her loved ones. Ultimately, her fate mirrored the larger tragedy of her city, caught in the tumult of war and conquest. The attack marked a turning point, leading to significant changes in her life and the region.
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The Ottomans and Mongols controlled the land routes to China and they were not about to let a bunch of European Christians go and get money in the Orient... without attacked, stealing and killing.
Ottomans advancing across Europe
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Ottomans advancing across Europe
The Battle of Vienna, fought in September 1683, was a crucial turning point that prevented the Ottoman Empire's conquest of Europe. The siege of the city by a large Ottoman army was met with a decisive counteroffensive led by a coalition of European forces, including the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The defeat of the Ottomans marked the beginning of their decline in Europe, ultimately leading to the end of their expansionist ambitions on the continent.
The epidemic that attacked the people of Europe was the Black Plague or the Black death.
What city did the Romans and the ottoman turks capture