1453 A.D. Ottoman culture flourishes (1453 - 1481 A.D.). Mehmed II rules for thirty years. During his reign Istanbul becomes a political, cultural, and economic center. Mosques, bazaars, roads, inns, and baths are built. A special tax is now charged to non-Muslim residents. (jan 1, 1453 – jan 1, 1481)
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jan 1, 1453
jan 1, 1481
~ 28 years