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Fall of Constantinople Impact
- The fall of Constantinople was traumatic and signified the end of an era for Byzantines.
- Ottoman conquest brought scholars to Europe, accelerating the Renaissance.
Mehmed II Rebuilds City
- Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror rebuilt Constantinople rather than tearing it down.
- He aimed to restore it as a thriving economic and cultural capital.
Cosmopolitan Istanbul
- Istanbul became a multi-religious, cosmopolitan city under Ottoman rule.
- Mehmed repopulated it with diverse ethnic groups to revitalize trade and culture.