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The responsibility for conquering and renaming Istanbul lies primarily with Sultan Mehmed II of the Ottoman Empire. He successfully captured the city, formerly known as Constantinople, in 1453. Following the conquest, he renamed it Istanbul, marking the city's transformation into a major center of the Ottoman Empire. This event significantly altered the course of history, establishing Istanbul as a pivotal cultural and political hub.
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What was Istanbul formly called?
Constantinople and prior to this the name was Byzantium. This was the name of the Greek colony that preceded the renaming of it by the Emperor Constantine.
Which explorer is responsible for conquering the Aztecs in Central Mexico?
Hernando Cortez
Which explorer was a Spaniard responsible for conquering much of Mexico?
Hernando Cortes
Are Mexicans an embarassment?
To Americans, maybe. After all, how come they are actually conquering the southwestern United States, eventually renaming it all as Aztlan with Mexifornia and Mexas as its greatest, most Mexican states?
What person is responible for conquering the azrec empire?
Hernan Cortez was responsible for conquering the Aztec empire. He also destroyed the entire empire, too.
Which ruler was responsible for conquering the Persian Empire?
King Alexander the Great of Macedonia.
What was the name of the Hun chief that was largely responsible for conquering Gaul and Italy?
Attila.
What political idea was responsible for starting World War 1?
nazism and conquering
Why did the Ottoman Empire change the capital name?
The Ottoman Empire changed its capital name from Bursa to Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) after conquering the city in 1453. Renaming it symbolized the transformation of the city into a center of Islamic culture and power, reflecting the empire's dominance and its new identity as a major world power. The change also marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and the beginning of the Ottoman Empire's significant influence in Europe and the Mediterranean.
What nation what responsible for conquering the great Indian nations of south America?
Spain
When did Turks capture Istanbul?
The Ottoman Turks attempted to conquer the city From April 6,1453-May 29, 1453, when the siege ending with the Turks conquering the city.
Did the Ottoman Empire take over the Roman Empire?
No, the Ottoman empire was long after the Roman empire. After the Roman empire, the byzantine empire followed. The Ottoman Turks did, however, take over the Byzantine captial of Constanope renaming it Istanbul.
