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The empire's history was extremely violent as it was often at war with at least one foreign power.  As a result, its borders fluctuated greatly over time, but it was always centered in [[Constantinople]].  In 1453, the capital fell to the Turks, who renamed it Istanbul.

The empire's history was extremely violent as it was often at war with at least one foreign power.  As a result, its borders fluctuated greatly over time, but it was always centered in [[Constantinople]].  In 1453, the capital fell to the Turks, who renamed it Istanbul.