Istambul, the capital city of Turkey
constantinople better known now as istanbul but it was once called byzantium hence the name the byzantine empire
Savannah doesn't have a capitol - Savannah is a city. It is the county seat of Chatham County and was once the capitol of Georgia (the current capitol of Georgia is Atlanta).
Once known as New Amsterdam - a 17th century Dutch settlement
Amman
it was owned by India
Constantinople is the former name of the city of Istanbul which is the capital of Turkey. The name change was after the Republic of Turkey was established in 1923.
Paris
Didi Hammann
Tokyo was once known as E(h)do.
Lisbon
Beirut
New York City
memphis
The current city that was once known as Constantinople is Istanbul. Located in Turkey, it served as the capital of the Byzantine Empire and later the Ottoman Empire. The name was officially changed to Istanbul in 1930, reflecting its Turkish identity after the establishment of the Republic of Turkey. Today, Istanbul is a vibrant cultural and economic hub bridging Europe and Asia.
Washington Redskins
The current Sacramento Kings franchise played in Cincinnati and were known as the Royals between 1957-1972.
Mexico City, capital of Mexico and formerly known as Tenochtitlan.