Constantinople becomes the largest city of the…

1127 CE

Constantinople becomes the largest city of the world in 1127, taking the lead from Kaifeng, former capital of China’s Northern Song Dynasty.

Locations
Constantinople Istanbul Turkey View →

Groups
Chinese Empire, Pei (Northern) Song Dynasty View → Roman Empire, Eastern: Komnenos dynasty, restored View →

Topics
Komnenian restoration View →

Subjects
Environment View → Government View →

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