THE NIKA RIOT

In the heart of Justinian's ambitious reign, a tempest of discontent erupted in Constantinople. That fateful period|The spring of 532 marked the beginning of the Nika Riot. A crucible of deep-seated grievances, the populace, gathering diverse factions, united in a powerful cry against the Emperor's rule. They denounced against high taxes, and perce

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