Question

Why was Istanbul the pride of the Ottomans? ​

Answer 1

Istanbul was the pride of the Ottomans because it became a bustling city of more than a million people. At the heart of the city, it housed government offices and meeting places for imperial councils. The sultan’s residence also was located there, with its harem, gardens, pleasure pavilions, and a repository for the most sacred possessions of the empire.

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Answer 2

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The last Emperor died on the walls and the Patriarch, the head of the Byzantine Church, was taken captive. The city was renamed Istanbul and would become once again one of the world's most important cities, this time as the capital of the Ottoman Empire, with many of its churches being converted to mosques.