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The city that served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names is Istanbul, Turkey. Known as Byzantium in ancient times, it later became Constantinople when it was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, and eventually, it became Istanbul after the Ottoman Empire took control. Its strategic location has made it a significant cultural and political center throughout history.
Ankara was chosen as the capital of the modern state of Turkey in 1923. The previous capital had been Istanbul, but the government wanted to move the capital because of Istanbul's associations as the Ottoman capital.
Initially, it was Rome. The capital was moved by Emperor Constantine to Constantople (modern Istanbul) for strategic reasons: it was more easily defended. He named it Nova Roma; it was named after Constantine following his death.
The fourth capital of the Mughal Empire was Agra.
The capital was Aix-la-Chapelle.
Istanbul became the capital of the Ottoman Empire in 1453.
The city of Istanbul was the capital of the Ottoman Empire.-Naheelah Hubbard(:
Istanbul.
The Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire
I think you are asking about Istanbul, but Istanbul was never a capital of independent Turkey. Atatürk moved the capital from Istanbul to Ankara early in his reign as Turkish President.
Istanbul was the capital city of Ottoman Empire. Under the name Constantinople, it was the capital city for Roman and Byzantine Empire, beginning with Constantine the Great.When the empire became the nation of Turkey after World War I, the capital was relocated to Ankara (in Anatolia, or eastern Turkey).
Istanbul was the capital city of Ottoman Empire. Under the name Constantinople, it was the capital city for Roman and Byzantine Empire, beginning with Constantine the Great.When the empire became the nation of Turkey after World War I, the capital was relocated to Ankara (in Anatolia, or eastern Turkey).
The capital of Turkey is Ankara. Some people mistake the capital of turkey as Istanbul but it is not. It is Said that Istanbul was the capital of the Ottoman empire.
It has changed name twice. Byzantium - Constantinople - Istanbul.
Constantinople. Now modern day Istanbul
Byzantium, which is now Istanbul in Turkey.