So, the city falls to the Muslims mainly because of Christian mercenaries. Haiga Sophia becomes a mosque. In earlier times, the city was Thracian. Greeks and Persians both saw the value of the geography of Constantinople/Byzantium/Istanbul. Greeks build walls, but never really did much of value with their valuable property.
Excellent start . . . orphaned girl with a knack for chess, taught by janitor, harsh orphanage despite its courtly look.
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