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Mehmed the Conqueror and the Orthodox Intellectuals

Mehmed the Conqueror and the Orthodox Intellectuals: A Forgotten Chapter of Interfaith Dialogue

The conquest of Constantinople in 1453 marked not only the rise of a new political era but also the beginning of a fascinating intellectual transformation. Under the rule of Sultan Mehmed II, often known as Mehmed the Conqueror, the Ottoman court became a unique space where religious leaders, philosophers, and scholars from various backgrounds engaged