Why was Constantinople such an important city for the Ottomans to conquer?

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SiHa · Answer 1 · 2021-06-23T18:45:25+0000

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For over a thousand years, Constantinola was the capital of the Byzantine Empire and, due to its strategic position as a meeting point for trade routes, it was the largest and richest city in all of Europe.

Vent · Answer 2 · 2021-06-26T08:01:54+0000

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Constantinople was a Christian stronghold and also a gateway for trade between East and West.

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