may 12, 532 - Nika Riots
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Emperor Justinian, who came to rule in 527 C.E was known as the greatest Byzantine emperor. However, in 532 is position as emperor was threatened by the Nika Riot. This riot against Justinian was the most violent riot in the history of constinople and lasted about a week.
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