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Zain is a history buff interested in medieval Islamic civilizations, with a special passion for the military history and art of the Ottoman Empire, Central Asian cultures, and learning how events from the past influence the present.
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Mehmed II
Mehmed II (1432-1481 CE), also known as Mehmed the Conqueror, was...
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Map of Eastern Mediterranean in 1450 CE
Geopolitical climate in the Eastern Mediterranean before the conquest...
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Hagia Sophia
An image of the Hagia Sophia, taken around sunset
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Topkapı Tile Panel Depicting Mount Arafat
A tile panel in Topkapı Palace depicting Mount Arafat
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Gennadious Scholarios and Mehmed II
Depiction of Gennadious Scholarios interacting with Mehmed II
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Rumelihisarı
Ottoman fortress Rumelihisarı, Istanbul, built by Mehmed II (1432-1481...
