Istanbul was earlier known as _ _ _ _ _ _ ?
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Istanpur
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Constantin
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Istanerio
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Constantinople
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Constantinople was the former name of Istanbul, the capital of the Byzantine Empire before being captured by the Ottomans in 1453. The city was officially renamed Istanbul after the Turkish Republic was established, though 'Constantinople' remained in common usage in the West for decades.